Genome-wide characterization and expression analysis of citrus NUCLEAR FACTOR-Y (NF-Y) transcription factors identified a novel NF-YA gene involved in drought-stress response and tolerance.
Nuclear factor Y (NF-Y) is a ubiquitous transcription factor found in eukaryotes.It is composed of three distinct subunits called NF-YA, NF-YB and NF-YC.NF-Ys have been identified as key regulators of multiple pathways in the control of development and tolerance to biotic and abiotic factors.The present study aimed to identify and characterize the