xu Ruan

Genome‑wide identification, evolutionary dynamics, and functional characterization of the CsOSCA gene family in tea plants

The OSCA family mediates osmotic stress sensing in plants, but its composition, evolution, and function remain unclear in tea plants. We identified 242 CsOSCA genes from 21 accessions and assigned them to four orthogroups. Pangenome analysis revealed a stable core of 7 genes per...