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To systematically identify and characterize the AP2/ERF gene family in Fritillaria thunbergii and evaluate the function of FtAP2/ERF-61 in stress tolerance.

July 20, 2026BMC Plant BiologyOpen Access

Characterization of the AP2/ERF gene family in Fritillaria thunbergii and functional evaluation of FtAP2/ERF-61 in conferring tolerance to drought and salt stress

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JLJia LiuZhejiang Chinese Medical University KZKejie ZhangZhejiang Chinese Medical University XSXiaoxiao ShengZhejiang Chinese Medical University

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Identifies 71 AP2/ERF genes in Fritillaria thunbergii and reveals FtAP2/ERF-61 enhances stress tolerance in plants, suggesting genetic improvement strategies.

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To systematically identify and characterize the AP2/ERF gene family in Fritillaria thunbergii and evaluate the function of FtAP2/ERF-61 in stress tolerance.
Identified 71 AP2/ERF genes in F. thunbergii and classified them into 11 subgroups.
Conducted expression analysis under salt and drought stress to assess gene function.
Overexpressed FtAP2/ERF-61 in Arabidopsis thaliana to evaluate stress tolerance effects.
Overexpression of FtAP2/ERF-61 improved germination rates and growth under salt and osmotic stress.
Reduced hydrogen peroxide and malondialdehyde levels were observed, indicating lower oxidative stress.
Upregulation of stress-responsive and antioxidant enzyme genes was noted, supporting enhanced stress tolerance.

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Liu et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a5dbad58bd453d3397abeca https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-026-09538-y

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Identifies 71 AP2/ERF genes in Fritillaria thunbergii and reveals FtAP2/ERF-61 enhances stress tolerance in plants, suggesting genetic improvement strategies.

Characterization of the AP2/ERF gene family in Fritillaria thunbergii and functional evaluation of FtAP2/ERF-61 in conferring tolerance to drought and salt stress

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Characterization of the AP2/ERF gene family in Fritillaria thunbergii and functional evaluation of FtAP2/ERF-61 in conferring tolerance to drought and salt stress

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