Pan-Genome Analysis of Soybean Terpene Synthase Genes Across 27 Genomes

A pan-genomic survey of 27 soybean genomes identifies and classifies 26 terpene synthase (TPS) loci. The dataset includes phylogenetic reconstruction, Ka/Ks analysis, and functional characterization data for the core gene GmTPS20. It was authored by Taotao Han and last updated on 2026-05-15.

Use Cases

• Identify conserved and variable terpene synthase genes based on the pan-genome classification of 26 loci.
• Analyze evolutionary selection pressures on soybean TPS genes using Ka/Ks ratios.
• Investigate substrate specificity of monoterpene synthases based on enzyme assays with GPP, NPP, and FPP isomers.
• Study gene expression patterns related to defense responses using data from insect herbivory and methyl jasmonate induction.
• Compare protein structures and active site features to rationalize divergent catalytic behaviors between homologs.

Strengths

• Analysis is based on a pan-genomic survey of 27 soybean genomes.
• Functional characterization includes expression profiling, subcellular localization, and in vitro enzyme assays.
• Dataset is licensed under CC-BY-4.0, facilitating open reuse.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• The dataset is small (10.8 KB), indicating limited scope.

Provenance

Source

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Collection Method

Pan-genomic survey, phylogenetic reconstruction, and laboratory-based enzyme assays.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-15 14:10:45; freshness should be verified.