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Genome-Wide Identification and Expression Analysis of the Mediator Complex Subunit Gene


The Mediator complex (MED) functions as a co-activator in plants, transmitting transcriptional signals to regulate gene expression, including responses to environmental stresses. While the MED gene family has been identified in several species, it has not yet been reported in cassava. In this study, we identified 32 members of the MeMED gene family in cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) distributed across 13 chromosomes. These genes were categorized into distinct Mediator subunits based on their similarity to Arabidopsis modules. Promoter analysis revealed the presence of various cis-regulatory elements, which likely play key roles in regulating plant growth, development, and stress responses.

RNA-seq data showed tissue-specific expression patterns for the MeMED genes, with significant expression observed in leaves, roots, petioles, stems, friable embryogenic callus, and shoot apical meristems. Further RT-qPCR analysis under various abiotic stress conditions-including drought, exogenous hydrogen peroxide, cold, heat, and salt-demonstrated that 10 selected MeMED genes exhibited significant differential expression, indicating their potential functional involvement in stress adaptation. These findings offer insights into the biological roles of the MeMED gene family in cassava, with implications for improving stress tolerance in future breeding programs.

This study provides the first genome-wide analysis of the MeMED gene family in cassava. We identified 32 MeMED genes and examined their basic features, gene structure, evolutionary relationships, and expression patterns. RT-qPCR analysis showed significant changes in the expression of the selected 10 MED genes, including MeMED7-1, MeCdk8-1, MeMED10-1, MeMED11-1, MeMED16-1, MeMED20-1, MeMED21-1, MeMED22-1, MeMED23-1, and MeMED31-1 (under various abiotic stresses, suggesting their potential role in enhancing cassava’s stress tolerance). The MeMED21_1, which exhibited a unique expression pattern towards abiotic stress, could offer new strategies to improve cassava resilience.

These findings have a significant implication for climate change and sustainable agriculture. The identified genes in our study may contribute to new cassava varieties that may show more tolerance towards the harsh environmental conditions, which are becoming more prevalent due to climate change. This study can help to ensure food production and contribute to the sustainable production of cassava. Overall, our research provides valuable insights into the MeMED gene family and lays the groundwork for future studies on important crops like cassava.

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