Evolution and Functional Divergence of the Fructokinase Gene Family in Populus

New kinase has emerged throughout evolution, but how new kinase evolve while maintaining their functions and acquiring new functions remains unclear. Fructokinase (FRK), the gateway kinase to fructose metabolism, plays essential roles in plant development, and stress tolerance. Here, we explored the...

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Main Authors: Weijie Xu, Yiyang Zhao, Sisi Chen, Jianbo Xie, Deqiang Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Plant Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpls.2020.00484/full