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ArticleFrontiers in plant science2026

Genome-wide identification and functional characterization of the ABF gene family in maize reveals ZmABF8 as a key regulator of drought tolerance.

Zixu Guo, Xuechun Gao, Chaoqun Wang, Zhibo Liu, Ziqi Chen, Shunlan Ning, Mengchao Xiao, Jianbo Fei, Qi Zhang

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  1. Genetic determinants of aerial root morphology in Sierra Mixe-derived maize.TAG. Theoretical and applied genetics. Theoretische und angewandte Genetik · 2026
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Zixu Guo *College of Agriculture, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, China.
Xuechun Gao *College of Agriculture, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, China.
Chaoqun WangCollege of Agriculture, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, China.
Zhibo LiuCollege of Agriculture, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, China.
Ziqi ChenInstitute of Agricultural Biotechnology, Jilin Academy of Agricultural Sciences (Northeast Innovation Center of Agricultural Science and Technology in China), Changchun, China.
Shunlan NingCollege of Agriculture, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, China.
Mengchao XiaoCollege of Agriculture, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, China.
Jianbo FeiCollege of Agriculture, Jilin Agricultural Science and Technology College, Jilin, China.
Qi ZhangCollege of Agriculture, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun, China.

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Abstract

Abscisic acid (ABA) plays a pivotal role in plant adaptation to abiotic stresses, with ABA-responsive element binding factors (ABFs) serving as central regulators in ABA signaling pathways. Despite their importance, the ABF gene family in maize (

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ABF gene familybioinformaticsMaize (Zea mays L.)phylogenetic analysisstress response

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