Analysis of MADS-box genes revealed modified flowering gene network and diurnal expression in pineapple

Background Pineapple is the most important crop with CAM photosynthesis, but its molecular biology is underexplored. MADS-box genes are crucial transcription factors involving in plant development and several biological processes. However, there is no systematic analysis of MADS-box family genes in pineapple ( Ananas comosus ). Results Forty-eight MADS-box genes were identified in the pineapple genome. Based on the phylogenetic studies,...