A Chromosome‐Scale Genome and Comparative Transcriptomic Analyses of the Coastal Legume Vigna marina Reveal a CML37‐Like Gene That Contributes to Salt Adaptation

Key Points

• The study aims to identify genetic factors in Vigna marina that contribute to salt tolerance.
• Conducted chromosome-scale genome assembly of Vigna marina.
• Performed comparative transcriptomic analyses to identify genes associated with salt adaptation.
• Studied the role of the CML37-like gene in root-based salt exclusion.
• Identification of a CML37-like calcium sensor gene in Vigna marina.
• Overexpression of this gene in soybean significantly enhances salt tolerance.
• The CML37-like gene mediates root-based salt exclusion, suggesting its role in adaptation.