Identification, Structure Analyses and Expression Pattern of the ERF Transcription Factor Family in Coffea arabica

Members of the ERF Family Transcription Factors play an important role in plant development and gene expression that regulates responses to biotic abiotic stress. This work identified 36 family genes Coffea arabica within AP2/ERF full domain, using EST-based genomic resource Brazilian Coffee Genome Project. The were classified into nine ten existing groups through phylogenetic analysis deduced amino acid sequences comparison with Arabidopsis. In addition AP2 other conserved domains identified, typical members each group. silico profiling showed high levels for libraries derived from tissues fruits, leaves flowers as well subjected water These results suggest participation C. distinct biological functions, such control development, maturation, this imply selection promising further functional characterizations will provide a better understanding complex regulatory networks related stress, opening up opportunities coffee breeding programs.