Genome-wide identification, characterization, and validation of the bHLH transcription factors in grass pea

Alsamman M. Alsamman, Mohamed Abdelsattar, Achraf El Allali, Khaled Radwan, Ahmed E. Nassar, Khaled H. Mousa, Ahmed Ahmed, Morad M. Mokhtar, Mamdouh M. Abd El-Maksoud, Tawffiq Istanbuli, Zakaria Kehel, Aladdin Hamwieh. (20/3/2023). Genome-wide identification, characterization, and validation of the bHLH transcription factors in grass pea. Frontiers in Genetics, 14.

The basic helix-loop-helix (bHLH) transcription factor is a vital component in plant biology, with a significant impact on various aspects of plant growth, cell development, and physiological processes. Grass pea is a vital agricultural crop that plays a crucial role in food security. However, the lack of genomic information presents a major challenge to its improvement and development. This highlights the urgency for deeper investigation into the function of bHLH genes in grass pea to improve our understanding of this important crop.