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ArticleBMC genomics2024

Comparative analysis of the PAL gene family in nine citruses provides new insights into the stress resistance mechanism of Citrus species.

Tuo Yin, Rong Xu, Ling Zhu, Xiuyao Yang, Mengjie Zhang, Xulin Li, Yinqiang Zi, Ke Wen, Ke Zhao, Hanbing Cai and 2 more

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Tuo Yin *Key Laboratory for Forest Resources Conservation and Utilization in the Southwest Mountains of China, Ministry of Education, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming, 650224, China.
Rong Xu *Yuxi Normal University, Yuxi, 653100, China.
Ling ZhuKey Laboratory for Forest Resources Conservation and Utilization in the Southwest Mountains of China, Ministry of Education, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming, 650224, China.
Xiuyao YangKey Laboratory for Forest Resources Conservation and Utilization in the Southwest Mountains of China, Ministry of Education, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming, 650224, China.
Mengjie ZhangKey Laboratory for Forest Resources Conservation and Utilization in the Southwest Mountains of China, Ministry of Education, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming, 650224, China.
Xulin LiKey Laboratory for Forest Resources Conservation and Utilization in the Southwest Mountains of China, Ministry of Education, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming, 650224, China.
Yinqiang ZiKey Laboratory of Biodiversity Conservation in Southwest China, National Forest and Grassland Administration, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming, 650224, China.
Ke WenKey Laboratory of Biodiversity Conservation in Southwest China, National Forest and Grassland Administration, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming, 650224, China.
Ke ZhaoKey Laboratory of Biodiversity Conservation in Southwest China, National Forest and Grassland Administration, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming, 650224, China.
Hanbing CaiKey Laboratory of Biodiversity Conservation in Southwest China, National Forest and Grassland Administration, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming, 650224, China.
Xiaozhen LiuKey Laboratory for Forest Resources Conservation and Utilization in the Southwest Mountains of China, Ministry of Education, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming, 650224, China. 15198729095@swfu.edu.cn.
Hanyao ZhangKey Laboratory of Biodiversity Conservation in Southwest China, National Forest and Grassland Administration, Southwest Forestry University, Kunming, 650224, China. zhanghanyao@swfu.edu.cn.

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China No. 31760450Rural Revitalization Science and Technology Project-Rural Revitalization Industry Key Technology Integration demonstration Project 202304BP090005Yunnan Academician (expert) Workstation Project 202305AF150020
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe phenylalanine ammonia-lyase (PAL) gene, a well-studied plant defense gene, is crucial for growth, development, and stress resistance. The PAL gene family has been studied in many plants. Citrus is among the most vital cash crops worldwide. However, the PAL gene family has not been comprehensively studied in most Citrus species, and the biological functions and specific underlying mechanisms are unclear.

resultsWe identified 41 PAL genes from nine Citrus species and revealed different patterns of evolution among the PAL genes in different Citrus species. Gene duplication was found to be a vital mechanism for the expansion of the PAL gene family in citrus. In addition, there was a strong correlation between the ability of PAL genes to respond to stress and their evolutionary duration in citrus. PAL genes with shorter evolutionary times were involved in more multiple stress responses, and these PAL genes with broad-spectrum resistance were all single-copy genes. By further integrating the lignin and flavonoid synthesis pathways in citrus, we observed that PAL genes contribute to the synthesis of lignin and flavonoids, which enhance the physical defense and ROS scavenging ability of citrus plants, thereby helping them withstand stress.

conclusionsThis study provides a comprehensive framework of the PAL gene family in citrus, and we propose a hypothetical model for the stress resistance mechanism in citrus. This study provides a foundation for further investigations into the biological functions of PAL genes in the growth, development, and response to various stresses in citrus.

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CitrusMultigene FamilyPhenylalanine Ammonia-LyaseStress, PhysiologicalEvolution, MolecularFlavonoidsGene DuplicationGene Expression Regulation, PlantLigninPhylogenyPlant ProteinsFlavonoidsLigninPhenylalanine Ammonia-LyasePlant ProteinsCitrus PAL geneLignin and flavonoid biosynthesisStress resistance mechanism

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