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ArticleBMC genomics2025

Comprehensive analysis of the sucrose nonfermenting 1-related protein kinase 2 gene family in broomcorn millet (Panicum miliaceum L.) under abiotic stress conditions.

Wei Zhou, Yue Qiao, Rui Li, Chunyang Dai, Xiuyan Cui, Ling Chen, Haigang Wang, Junjie Wang

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Wei Zhou *Shanxi Institute for Functional Food, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taiyuan, 030031, China.
Yue Qiao *School of Economics and Management, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taiyuan, 030031, China.
Rui LiCollege of Agriculture, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Jinzhong, 030801, China.
Chunyang DaiCollege of Agriculture, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Jinzhong, 030801, China.
Xiuyan CuiCollege of Agriculture, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu, Jinzhong, 030801, China.
Ling ChenCenter for Agricultural Genetic Resources Research, Shanxi Agricultural University; Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Resources and Germplasm Development on the Loess Plateau, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Taiyuan, 030031, China.
Haigang WangCenter for Agricultural Genetic Resources Research, Shanxi Agricultural University; Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Resources and Germplasm Development on the Loess Plateau, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Taiyuan, 030031, China. wanghg@sxau.edu.cn.
Junjie WangCenter for Agricultural Genetic Resources Research, Shanxi Agricultural University; Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Resources and Germplasm Development on the Loess Plateau, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Taiyuan, 030031, China. xiaoleiwangjie@163.com.

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Funder name: Central Guiding Local Science and Technology Development Fund Project YDZJSX20231A035Funder name: Earmarked Fund for CARS CARS-06-14.5-A16Funder name: Shanxi Province Major Science and Technology Special Project 202101140601027Key Research and Development Program of Shanxi Province 2022ZDYF110
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backgroundSucrose nonfermenting 1-related protein kinase 2 (SnRK2) proteins constitute a family of plant-specific serine/threonine kinases that play critical roles in mediating abscisic acid (ABA) signaling and responses to abiotic stresses, including drought and salinity. Nevertheless, systematic bioinformatics analysis and expression profiling of the SnRK2 gene family in broomcorn millet (Panicum miliaceum L.) have not yet been reported.

resultsA total of 16 PmSnRK2 genes were identified in the broomcorn millet genome, unevenly distributed across 12 chromosomes and phylogenetically classified into three subfamilies (I-III). Gene structure analysis revealed that the majority of PmSnRK2 genes harbor seven to eight introns. Promoter region mining uncovered abundant cis-elements responsive to hormones and abiotic stresses. Synteny analysis detected 12 PmSnRK2-PmSnRK2 paralogous pairs, with duplication events dated between ~ 1.28 and 219.36 million years ago; all Ka/Ks ratios were below 1, consistent with strong purifying selection. Multiple sequence alignment confirmed the presence of the conserved serine/threonine kinase active-site motif, the ATP-binding signature, and two characteristic C-terminal domains (I and II) across all family members. Structural superimposition of four representative PmSnRK2 proteins (PmSnRK2.6.2, PmSnRK2.11.1, PmSnRK2.13.1, PmSnRK2.15.1) onto Arabidopsis AtSnRK2.3 (PDB: 3UC3) yielded RMSD values of 0.922-1.134 Å within the kinase domain, underscoring three-dimensional conservation. Expression profiling using public RNA-seq datasets demonstrated that all 16 genes are transcribed in at least one of eight tissues, with individual members peaking in shoots, leaf blades, stems, inflorescences, roots, or seeds. Under exogenous ABA (50-100 µM), salt (100 mM NaCl), and PEG (20%) treatments, PmSnRK2 genes exhibited distinct induction and repression dynamics, revealing functional divergence in stress-response pathways.

conclusionOur study provides comprehensive insights into the genomic characteristics, evolutionary patterns, and potential functional roles of the PmSnRK2 gene family in broomcorn millet. These results enhance the current understanding of how PmSnRK2 genes may contribute to abiotic stress tolerance, offering a valuable foundation for further functional validation and targeted improvement in broomcorn millet breeding programs.

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Multigene FamilyPanicumPlant ProteinsProtein Serine-Threonine KinasesStress, PhysiologicalGene Expression ProfilingGene Expression Regulation, PlantPhylogenyPromoter Regions, GeneticPlant ProteinsProtein Serine-Threonine Kinases

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