Genome-wide identiffcation and expression analysis of the MBD gene family in Broomcorn Millet (Panicum miliaceum) and its response to abiotic stress

Background The MBD gene family participates in key biological processes such as plant growth and development, hormonal signaling transduction, and stress response through epigenetic regulatory mechanisms. Broomcorn millet, an important drought-tolerant, barren-tolerant, and photoperiod-sensitive miscellaneous grain in northern China, the characteristics and functions of its MBD genes remain unclear.