PeMADS Gene Family in Moso Bamboo: 110 Genes from RNA-Seq Analysis

A 2026 study by Yue Zhu identified 110 PeMADS genes in Phyllostachys edulis (moso bamboo). The characterization leveraged phylogenetic analysis and the integration of 16 RNA-seq datasets from diverse developmental stages and stress treatments. The work provides insights into floral development and gene family evolution across four bamboo species.

Use Cases

• Study the evolution of MADS-box gene families based on comparative analysis across four bamboo species.
• Identify candidate genes involved in floral development based on the expression of 15 type 2 PeMADS genes in flower florets.
• Analyze gene regulatory networks based on the downstream targets of PeMADS genes suggested by the RNA-seq data.
• Classify gene types based on structural features like the presence of MADS and K-box domains.

Strengths

• Identifies 110 PeMADS genes, expanding on a previous count of 42.
• Analysis integrates 16 distinct RNA-seq datasets for expression profiling.
• Provides evolutionary comparison across four different bamboo species.

Limitations

• The dataset is small (17.1 KB), suggesting limited raw data or a summary document.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.

Provenance

Source

figshare, author Yue Zhu.

Collection Method

Phylogenetic, motif, and domain analysis integrated with RNA-seq data and qPCR validation.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-21 05:35:42.