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ArticleBMC plant biology2026

A genome-wide analysis of YUCCA genes in cotton and the functional study of GhYUC19 in plant development.

Weiping Zhong, Isah Mansur Aminu, Yongshan Zhang, Shouhong Zhu, Jinbo Yao, Yan Li, Jingwen Pan, Wei Chen, Junkang Rong

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Weiping Zhong *The Key Laboratory for Quality Improvement of Agricultural Products of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Agricultural and Forestry University, Hangzhou, 311300, China.
Isah Mansur Aminu *State Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, Institute of Cotton Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Science, Anyang, 455000, China.
Yongshan ZhangState Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, Institute of Cotton Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Science, Anyang, 455000, China.
Shouhong ZhuState Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, Institute of Cotton Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Science, Anyang, 455000, China.
Jinbo YaoState Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, Institute of Cotton Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Science, Anyang, 455000, China.
Yan LiState Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, Institute of Cotton Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Science, Anyang, 455000, China.
Jingwen PanState Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, Institute of Cotton Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Science, Anyang, 455000, China.
Wei ChenState Key Laboratory of Cotton Bio-breeding and Integrated Utilization, Institute of Cotton Research, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Science, Anyang, 455000, China. chenwei02@caas.cn.
Junkang RongThe Key Laboratory for Quality Improvement of Agricultural Products of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Agricultural and Forestry University, Hangzhou, 311300, China. junkangrong@126.com.

Funding

the Biological Breeding-Major Projects in National Science and Technology 2023ZD04038the Key Research and Development Program of Xinjiang 2024B02001-1
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe YUCCA (YUC) genes play a pivotal regulatory role in plant growth and development; however, those in cotton have not been systematically characterized.

resultsIn this study, 104 YUC members were identified across four cotton species using bioinformatics analysis. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that the YUC genes clustered into four distinct clades, and both gene structures and motif compositions were highly conserved within each subgroup. Additionally, cis-acting elements associated with growth and development, hormone response, and abiotic stress were found in the promoter regions of GhYUCs. GhYUC19 is a homologous gene of AtYUC1/4 in Arabidopsis thaliana. The quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) analysis demonstrated that GhYUC19 was highly expressed in the main shoot apex, young leaves, and flower buds of cotton plants. Overexpression of GhYUC19 in Arabidopsis resulted in increased plant height, downward-curling leaves, reduced silique size, and lower fertility. Conversely, downregulation of GhYUC19 via virus-induced gene silencing (VIGS) in cotton resulted in abnormal floral organ development, including missing petals and fewer stamens.

conclusionsThis study conducted a systematic analysis of the YUC gene family members and validated the regulatory role of GhYUC19 in plant height, branching, and flower and fruit development. These findings provide a foundation for further investigation into the biological functions of GhYUCs in cotton.

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Genes, PlantGossypiumPlant ProteinsYuccaArabidopsisGene Expression Regulation, PlantGenome, PlantGenome-Wide Association StudyPhylogenyPlants, Genetically ModifiedPlant ProteinsCottonFunctional studyGenome-wide analysisYUC genes

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PMID42092777
PMCPMC13317327

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