Transcriptome analysis during seed development provides insights into altered gene expression in Glycine max

The temporal expression profile of Glycine max seeds was carried out to identify genes that are differentially expressed (DE) during seed development. Using the Affymetrix chip, we have for the first time provided a holistic view of the transcriptional landscape during seed development in four different developmental stages in Glycine max. cv. Pusa 16. The analysis of the differential expression patterns and functional category enrichment of DE genes highlighted specific and common significant coordination and enrichment of various biological processes during seed development which have led to the identification of few candidate genes related to inositol metabolism and especially in phytate biosynthesis.

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