Characterization and functional analysis of GhWRKY42, a group IId WRKY gene, in upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.)

Abstract Background WRKY transcription factors (TFs) participate in various physiological processes of plants. Although WRKY genes have been well studied in model plants, knowledge of the functional roles of these genes is still extremely limited in cotton. Results In this study, a group IId WRKY ge...

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Main Authors: Lijiao Gu, Hengling Wei, Hantao Wang, Junji Su, Shuxun Yu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-07-01
Series:BMC Genetics
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12863-018-0653-4