PeMADS Gene Family in Moso Bamboo: 110 Genes from 16 RNA-seq Datasets

A 2026 study by Yue Zhu identified 110 PeMADS genes in Phyllostachys edulis (moso bamboo), expanding the known family from 42 genes. 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 evolution across four bamboo species.

Use Cases

• Comparative phylogenetic analysis of MADS-box genes based on the classification into type 1 and type 2 domains.
• Identifying candidate genes for floral development based on the 15 type 2 genes exclusively expressed in flower florets.
• Studying gene regulatory networks by analyzing downstream targets of PeMADS genes suggested by the RNA-seq data.
• Evolutionary genomics research comparing conserved and divergent patterns of the PeMADS family across four bamboo species.

Strengths

• Identifies 110 PeMADS genes, a significant expansion from the previously known 42.
• Analysis integrates 16 distinct RNA-seq datasets, providing a multi-condition view of gene expression.
• Classifies genes into two structural types (MADS domain only vs. MADS and K-box domains), offering functional clues.

Limitations

• The primary data file is a 17.2 KB DOCX document, suggesting the dataset is likely a summary table or manuscript rather than raw sequence or expression matrices.
• Row and column details are unknown, limiting assessment of data structure and direct usability for computational analysis.
• Freshness should be verified; last updated 2026-04-21 05:35:43.

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 05:35:43.