Genome-wide identification of the GATA transcription factor family in ten Cucurbitaceae species and expression analysis of ClGATA genes in watermelon stress responses

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• This research aims to identify the GATA transcription factor family across Cucurbitaceae species and analyze the expression of ClGATA genes in watermelon's stress responses.
• Conducted genome-wide identification of GATA transcription factors in ten Cucurbitaceae species.
• Analyzed the expression of ClGATA7 and ClGATA11 genes during stress conditions in watermelon.
• Compared expression levels to understand their role in stress tolerance.
• Identified a broad range of GATA transcription factors across the Cucurbitaceae family.
• Highlighted ClGATA7 and ClGATA11 as key candidates for enhancing stress tolerance in watermelon.
• Demonstrated the evolutionary significance of the GATA gene family in these species.