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This research aims to identify the GATA transcription factor family across Cucurbitaceae species and analyze the expression of ClGATA genes in watermelon's stress responses.

February 5, 2026Open Access

Genome-wide identification of the GATA transcription factor family in ten Cucurbitaceae species and expression analysis of ClGATA genes in watermelon stress responses

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This research aims to identify the GATA transcription factor family across Cucurbitaceae species and analyze the expression of ClGATA genes in watermelon's stress responses.
Conducted genome-wide identification of GATA transcription factors in ten Cucurbitaceae species.
Analyzed the expression of ClGATA7 and ClGATA11 genes during stress conditions in watermelon.
Compared expression levels to understand their role in stress tolerance.
Identified a broad range of GATA transcription factors across the Cucurbitaceae family.
Highlighted ClGATA7 and ClGATA11 as key candidates for enhancing stress tolerance in watermelon.
Demonstrated the evolutionary significance of the GATA gene family in these species.

Abstract

These findings advance our understanding of GATA gene family evolution and function in Cucurbitaceae. Given the broad stress responsiveness of ClGATA7 and ClGATA11, they are highlighted as priority candidate genes for functional studies and genetic improvement of stress tolerance in watermelon.

Genome-wide identification of the GATA transcription factor family in ten Cucurbitaceae species and expression analysis of ClGATA genes in watermelon stress responses

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