Genome-wide comprehensive characterization and expression analysis of TLP gene family revealed its responses to hormonal and abiotic stresses in watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)

•First comprehensive report to highlight identification of TLP genes in watermelon.•The gene duplication events highlight the evolution of TLP gene family in watermelon.•The phylogenetic analysis revealed the 9 clustering of ClaTLP gene family.•The ClaTLP gene family exhibited tissue-specific and abiotic stress responsive gene expression in watermelon.•The study contributes to understand the stress tolerant mechanism in watermelon.