Identification and Expression Profiling of the HSP70 Gene Family in Melon Under Combined High Temperature and Humidity Stress

Background/objectives

Heat-shock protein 70 is a key plant molecular chaperone whose family response to combined high temperature and humidity stress in melon remains uncharacterized. This study aimed to characterize the CmHSP70 family genome-wide and compare its expression dynamics between cultivars with contrasting responses to HTH stress.