Integrated Transcriptomic and Metabolomic Analysis Reveal the Underlying Mechanism of Anthocyanin Biosynthesis in Toona sinensis Leaves.

ABSTRACT: Toona sinensis, commonly known as Chinese Toon, is a plant species that possesses noteworthy value as a tree and vegetable. Its tender young buds exhibit a diverse range of colors, primarily determined by the presence and composition of anthocyanins and flavonoids. However, the underlying mechanisms of anthocyanin biosynthesis in Toona sinensis have been rarely reported. To explore the related genes and metabolites associated with composition of leaf color, we conducted an analysis of the transcriptome and metabolome of five distinct Toona clones. The results showed that differentially expressed genes and metabolites involved in anthocyanin biosynthesis pathway were mainly enriched. A conjoint analysis of transcripts and metabolites was carried out in JFC (red) and LFC

SUBMITTER: Xu J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10607221 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature