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Genome-Wide Analysis of SBP-Box Gene Family in Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan L.)

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Background: Worldwide, Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan L.) is a protein source. SBP-box transcription factors are crucial for plant development and regulation of stress resistance. The SBP genes in Pigeonpea were examined utilizing genomic information. Methods: Using databases, PlantTFDB and NCBI, SBP-box family genes of Pigeonpea were identified and then characterized in silico using bioinformatics tools. Results: In this study, 5 major chromosomes out of 11 and an unplaced scaffold of the Pigeonpea were found to have 24 SBP genes. Significant differences in CcaSBPs protein length, molecular weight, GRAVY value (grand average of hydropathicity), and theoretical isoelectric point were observed. It was shown by Gene Structure Display Server (GSDS) that all CcaSBP genes contain one or more introns. CcaSBP proteins and SBP proteins from other species (A. thaliana and O. sativa) were analyzed phylogenetically and grouped into seven major groups (I–VII). Through this, an effort has been made to present unique information on CcaSBP genes to study Pigeonpea growth and stress mechanisms.

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Singh, S., Praveen, A. & Khanna, S.M. Genome-Wide Analysis of SBP-Box Gene Family in Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan L.). Cytol. Genet. 58, 142–151 (2024). https://doi.org/10.3103/S0095452724020105

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