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ArticleBMC genomics2026

Identification and expression analysis of the Xyloglucan Transglycosylase/Hydrolase (XTH) gene family under salt stress in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.).

Yinhua Chen, Qiong Li, Yanchun Peng, Heping Wan, Feng Yu, Songxian Yan

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Yinhua Chen *Moutai Institute, Renhuai, Guizhou, 564507, China.
Qiong Li *Moutai Institute, Renhuai, Guizhou, 564507, China.
Yanchun PengKey Laboratory of Crop Molecular Breeding, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Hubei Key Laboratory of Food Crop Germplasm and Genetic Improvement, Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, Institute of Food Crops, Hubei Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Wuhan, 430064, China. yanchunpeng@hbaas.com.
Heping WanCollege of Life Science, Jianghan University, Wuhan, 430056, China.
Feng YuSchool of Life Science, Hubei University, Wuhan, China.
Songxian YanMoutai Institute, Renhuai, Guizhou, 564507, China. yansongxian@mtxy.edu.cn.

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backgroundCowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.), a crucial global legume crop for food security, faces significant challenges in yield and quality due to NaCl stress, which disrupts normal growth and development by impacting cell wall integrity. The XTH gene family, involved in cell wall remodeling, plays a key role in enhancing NaCl tolerance by maintaining structural stability under adverse conditions.

resultsA total of 31 VuXTH gene family members were identified in cowpea in this study. Further analyses examined their physicochemical properties, gene structures, phylogenetic relationships, and collinearity. qRT-PCR revealed that VuXTHE.1, VuXTHIIIA.1, and VuXTHIIIB.2 exhibited significant upregulation under NaCl-induced salt stress, whereas VuXTHI_II.3, VuXTHI_II.18, and VuXTHIIIB.4 displayed significant downregulation under the same stress conditions.

conclusionsThese findings highlight the roles of these genes in modulating cell wall dynamics in response to NaCl stress, offering insights into the VuXTH gene family’s adaptation mechanisms. This study provides valuable knowledge for future research aimed at enhancing NaCl tolerance in cowpea and other crops.

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GlycosyltransferasesPlant ProteinsSalt StressVignaCell WallGene Expression ProfilingGene Expression Regulation, PlantMultigene FamilyPhylogenySodium ChlorideGlycosyltransferasesPlant ProteinsSodium Chloridexyloglucan - xyloglucosyltransferaseCowpeaExpression patternSalt stressXTH

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