Ubiquitin-like SUMO protease expansion in rice (Oryza sativa)
Kawinnat Sue-Ob, Eshan Sharma, Cunjin Zhang, Rahul Bhosale, Ari Sadanandom, Andrew R. Jones
The paper identifies an expansion of SUMO protease genes in cultivated rice, suggesting selective breeding pressure may drive this expansion and its potential role in stress responses.
The Plant Genome · Feb 12, 2026Peer-reviewedPlant Biology