Genome-wide identification and molecular characterization of the AP2/ERF superfamily members in sand pear (Pyrus pyrifolia)

These results indicate that PpERF061, PpERF113, PpERF51L-B, PpERF5-L, and PpERF017 could play crucial roles in sand pear fruit development, ripening, and senescence. Overall, this study provides valuable information for further functional analysis of the AP2/ERF genes during fruit ripening and senescence in sand pear.