Yanhua Jia

Yanhua Jia


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Academic Career Length

5Years (2022-Present)

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29 March 2022 in Journal of Plant Physiology
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FLFenfen Li
Fenfen Li
YJYanhua Jia
Yanhua Jia
SZShengen Zhou
Shengen Zhou
XCXinyu Chen
Xinyu Chen
QXQiaoli Xie
Qiaoli Xie
GCGuoping Chen
Guoping Chen

14 April 2025 in Genes
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QWQing-Hai Wang
Qing-Hai Wang
YJYanhua Jia
Yanhua Jia
XLXin Lin
Xin Lin
LTLu Tan
Lu Tan
HDHanmei Du
Hanmei Du
AWAn'hu Wang
An'hu Wang
Background: Chalcone synthase (CHS) functions as a pivotal and initiating enzyme in the flavonoid biosynthesis pathway within plants, playing a crucial role in the accumulation and metabolic processes of flavonoids. Despite its importance, there has been no comprehensive analysis or detailed description of the CHS gene family members specifically in Tartary buckwheat. Methods: Based on a comprehensive analysis using multiple bioinformatics approaches and quantitative real−time PCR (qRT−PCR) technology, this study systematically identified and characterized the CHS gene family members from the complete genome sequence of Tartary buckwheat. Results: In this study, we identified a total of 14 FtCHS genes (FtCHS1−FtCHS14) in Tartary buckwheat. Analysis of gene structure and protein motifs showed that most FtCHS genes consist of two exons and a single intron, featuring conserved Chal−sti−synt_N and Chal−sti−synt_C domains. Phylogenetic studies suggested that FtCHS genes can be categorized into four primary groups: Groups I, II, III, and IV. Further analysis of the promoter regions revealed that the FtCHS family genes contain multiple cis−acting elements that respond to light, plant hormones, stress, and developmental cues. By combining phylogenetic analysis with gene expression data, we found that the genes in Group II (FtCHS3, FtCHS4, FtCHS5, and FtCHS6) exhibit significantly elevated expression levels specifically in flowers. Conclusions: Our study indicated that FtCHS is a gene superfamily comprising at least four functional members. The expression patterns of these FtCHS genes suggest their probable involvement in flower−related biological processes in Tartary buckwheat. This work provides fundamental insights into the comprehensive understanding of the functional roles of the CHS gene family in Tartary buckwheat.