Identification of Candidate Genes Involved in Bud Growth in Pinus pinaster through Knowledge Transfer from Arabidopsis thaliana Models

Pinus pinaster is a plant species of great ecological and economic importance. Understanding the underlying molecular mechanisms that govern growth branching P. crucial for enhancing wood production improving product quality. In this study, we describe simple methodology enables discovery candidate genes in by transferring existing knowledge from model like Arabidopsis thaliana focusing on factors involved growth, including hormonal non-hormonal pathways. Through comparative analysis, investigated main associated with these growth-related A. thaliana. Subsequently, identified putative homologous sequences assessed conservation their functional domains. manner, can exclude that, despite displaying high homology, lack Finally, took an initial approach to validation examining expression levels trees exhibiting contrasting patterns. This allowed identification 26 pinaster. Our findings revealed differential patterns key genes, such as NCED3, NRT1.2, PIN1, PP2A, ARF7, MAX1, MAX2, GID1, AHK4, AHP1, STP1, relation different analyzed. study provides methodological foundation further exploration processes will contribute understanding important tree open new avenues its utilization sustainable forestry practices.