Identification and Expression Analysis of CesA/Csls Gene Family in Neolamarckia cadamba
In order to explore the role of the cellulose synthase(CesA)and cellulose-synthase-like(Csl)genes in cellulose synthesis in Neolamarckia cadamba as well as to investigate the impact of CesA/Csls genes on the growth,development,and stress resistance of forest trees,the CesA/Csls gene family of Neolamarckia cadamba was identified and comprehensively characterized through bioinformatic analyses.The results showed that this species harbored a total of 47 CesA/Csls family members,which were phylogenetically classified into 8 distinct subfamilies(CesA,CslA,CslB,CslC,CslD,CslE,CslG,and CslJ).The structural characteristics,chromosomal distribution,and localization of the Neolamarckia cadamba CesA/Csls genes suggested that they had evolved through diverse evolutionary processes.Promoter analysis revealed an abundance of light-responsive,hormone-responsive,and stress-responsive cis-regulatory elements,hinting at the complex transcriptional regulation of this gene family.Furthermore,the tissue-specific expression patterns of the Neolamarckia cadamba CesA/Csls genes underscored their diverse functional roles in cell wall biosynthesis.This comprehensive investigation provided a valuable foundation for future studies on the functional significance of the Neolamarckia cadamba CesA/Csls gene family in the context of cell wall formation and plant development.The research on the cellulose synthase gene superfamily can improve the efficiency and effectiveness in the fields of biomass energy,utilization of agricultural and forestry waste,animal feed,and industrial applications.