ArticleFrontiers in plant science2024
Genome-wide identification and characterization of pectin methylesterase inhibitor gene family members related to abiotic stresses in watermelon.
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- Pectin under stress: Pectin methylesterases at the core of cell wall remodeling, integrity sensing, and signaling in plants.Plant communications · 2026Review
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Pectin is a vital component of plant cell walls and its methylation process is regulated by pectin methylesterase inhibitors (PMEIs). PMEIs regulate the structural and functional modifications of cell walls in plants and play an important role in plant processes such as seed germination, fruit ripening, and stress response. Although the PMEI gene family has been well characterized in model plants, the understanding of its molecular evolution and biological functions in watermelon remains limited. In this study, 60 ClPMEI genes were identified and characterized, revealing their dispersion on multiple chromosomes. Based on a systematic developmental analysis, these genes were classified into three subfamilies, which was further supported by the exon, intron, and conserved motif distribution. Analysis of cis-elements and expression patterns indicated that ClPMEIs might be involved in regulating the tolerance of watermelon to various abiotic stresses. Moreover, distinct ClPMEI genes exhibit specific functions under different abiotic stresses. For example,
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