Genome-wide identification and characterization of germin-like protein family in Brassica juncea reveals their role against biotic stress

This study represents the first identification of GLP family in B. juncea and its parental species B. nigra and B. rapa, suggesting that these may contribute to plant defense, with a special focus on resistance to Alternaria leaf spot. This research provides a valuable foundation for further investigations into the functions of GLPs in Brassica and other economically important crops and their potential role for developing stress-tolerant crop varieties, better adaptable to changing environment.