Fangjian Li
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Fangjian Li has a total of 7 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Fazhan Qiu
National Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
1 shared publication - Guihua Lv
Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, National Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
1 shared publication - Haiping Ding
Hubei Hongshan Laboratory, National Key Laboratory of Crop Genetic Improvement, Huazhong Agricultural University, Wuhan 430070, China
1 shared publication - Jianjian Chen
Institute of Maize and Featured Upland Crops, Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Dongyang 322100, China
1 shared publication - Tingzhen Wang
Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Institute of Maize and Featured Upland Crops, Hangzhou 310015, China
1 shared publication - Zhenxing Wu
Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Institute of Maize and Featured Upland Crops, Hangzhou 310015, China
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
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Genome-Wide Identification and Phylogenetic Characterization of the FTIP Gene Family in Maize (Zea mays)
The maize FT-interacting protein (FTIP) gene family represents a group of multiple C2 domain and transmembrane proteins (MCTPs), characterized by their unique structural motifs and membrane-spanning regions., plays crucial roles in intercellular communication and stress responses. Here, we systematically characterized 27 ZmFTIP genes unevenly distributed across 10 maize chromosomes. Phylogenetic analysis with rice, soybean, and Arabidopsis homologs revealed five evolutionary clades with monocot-specific conservation patterns. Promoter cis-element profiling identified hormone-responsive (ABA, JA, auxin) and stress-related motifs, corroborated by differential expression under abiotic stresses and phytohormone treatments. Notably, ZmFTIP18 and ZmFTIP25 showed sustained upregulation under cadmium exposure, while ZmFTIP13 exhibited downregulation. Synteny analysis demonstrated strong conservation with monocot FTIPs, suggesting ancient evolutionary origins. This comprehensive study provides foundational insights into ZmFTIP functional diversification and potential biotechnological applications.
Open AccessGenome-Wide Identification and Phylogenetic Characterization of the FTIP Gene Family in Maize (Zea mays)
The maize FT-interacting protein (FTIP) gene family represents a group of multiple C2 domain and transmembrane proteins (MCTPs), characterized by their unique structural motifs and membrane-spanning regions., plays crucial roles in intercellular communication and stress responses. Here, we systematically characterized 27 ZmFTIP genes unevenly distributed across 10 maize chromosomes. Phylogenetic analysis with rice, soybean, and Arabidopsis homologs revealed five evolutionary clades with monocot-specific conservation patterns. Promoter cis-element profiling identified hormone-responsive (ABA, JA, auxin) and stress-related motifs, corroborated by differential expression under abiotic stresses and phytohormone treatments. Notably, ZmFTIP18 and ZmFTIP25 showed sustained upregulation under cadmium exposure, while ZmFTIP13 exhibited downregulation. Synteny analysis demonstrated strong conservation with monocot FTIPs, suggesting ancient evolutionary origins. This comprehensive study provides foundational insights into ZmFTIP functional diversification and potential biotechnological applications.