Identification of the TCP (Teosinte Branched1/Cycloidea/Proliferating Cell Factor) gene family in Passiflora organensis

Abstract

Plant development is generally controlled by a balance between hormonal influences and the action of transcription factors. Knowing the expression pattern of key genes is essential for the understanding of plant development. The TCP gene family members are tought to be involved in key events of plant development. There are reports in the literature that variations in the expression patterns of TCP genes contributed to the emergence of evolutionary novelties such as zigomorphic flowers and tendrils. The genome of Passiflora organensis is completely sequenced and allows the identification and analysis of genes potentially involved in the control of the development of plants from the genus Passiflora.