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Genome-Wide Identification and Expression Analysis of the bHLH Transcription Factor Family in

Zhijia Gu, Mingcheng Wang, Minhui Zhang, Junji Chen, Hongzhi Wu

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Zhijia GuCollege of Landscape and Horticulture, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China.
Mingcheng WangInstitute for Advanced Study, Chengdu University, No. 2025 Chengluo Road, Chengdu 610106, China.ORCID 0000-0002-3631-9174
Minhui ZhangCollege of Landscape and Horticulture, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China.
Junji ChenCollege of Landscape and Horticulture, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China.
Hongzhi WuCollege of Landscape and Horticulture, Yunnan Agricultural University, Kunming 650201, China.ORCID 0000-0003-2926-6075

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Yunnan Province Science and Technology Department 202301BD070001-144
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Abstract

BACKGROUND/

objectivesThe basic helix-loop-helix (bHLH) transcription factor family regulates plant development, metabolism, and stress responses. Yet, its genome-wide composition remains unexplored in

methodsPacBio HiFi full-length transcriptome sequencing was combined with Illumina RNA-seq for accurate structural annotation and expression quantification. Candidate bHLHs were identified by iTAK and HMMER-Pfam, and their physicochemical properties, secondary structures, motifs, and phylogenetic positions were examined. Expression patterns were analyzed across four floral stages (bud, initial bloom, full bloom, and late bloom).

resultsA total of 113 high-confidence bHLH genes were identified, with ~90% successfully annotated. The proteins displayed variation in molecular weight, isoelectric point, structural features, and motif composition. Phylogenetic analysis placed them into 13 clades consistent with

conclusionsThis work provides the first genome-wide characterization of bHLHs in LBVR. The integrated sequencing approach generated a robust catalogue and developmental expression map, offering candidates for functional studies and resources for breeding in lilies.

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Basic Helix-Loop-Helix ProteinsLiliumPlant ProteinsFlowersGene Expression ProfilingGene Expression Regulation, PlantGenome, PlantPhylogenyTranscriptomeBasic Helix-Loop-Helix ProteinsPlant ProteinsbHLH transcription factor familygene expression analysisgenome-wide identificationLilium bakerianum var. rubrumphylogenetic profiling

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