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In this study, bioinformatics methods were used to comprehensively identify and analyze the expression pattern of the EuDXS gene family, aiming to provide a basis for further functional study of EuDXS genes. A total of four EuDXS gene family members were identified and named EuDXS1 to EuDXS4. The encoded proteins contained 625 to 713 amino acid residues, with molecular weight ranging from 67.98 kDa to 76.61 kDa. The theoretical isoelectric points varied from 6.79 to 8.69, aliphatic index was between 85.29 and 91.29. In silico subcellular localization prediction revealed that all EuDXS proteins were localized in chloroplasts. EuDXS gene members were categorized into three subfamilies, which were unevenly distributed on three chromosomes. The promoters of EuDXS genes contained various cis-acting elements related to stress response, phytohormone signaling, light response and growth regulation. Expression pattern analysis showed that EuDXS genes exhibited tissue-specific expression: EuDXS1 was highly expressed in stem, leaf and fruit, EuDXS2 was predominantly expressed in fruit. EuDXS1 and EuDXS2 exhibited high expression levels at the early developmental stage of fruits and leaves. In addition, EuDXS genes responded to salt and drought stress in varying degrees. Transient expression in tobacco revealed that EuDXS1 and EuDXS2 could increase carotenoid and total chlorophyll content. 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