Coloration differences in three Camellia reticulata Lindl. cultivars: 'Tongzimian', 'Shizitou' and 'Damanao'.

ABSTRACT: Camellia reticulata Lindl., also known as Yunnan Camellia, is an important ornamental plant in China, especially for its large and stunning flowers. A comprehensive understanding of their coloration mechanisms can aid breeders in developing new cultivars and improving their ornamental value; however, it is still unclear in Yunnan Camellia, especially in mixed-color flowers. In this study, we conducted metabolic and transcriptomic comparison analyses to investigate the coloration differences in three Yunnan Camellia cultivars: C. reticulata 'Shizitou' (SZT), C. reticulata 'Damanao' (MN), and C. reticulata 'Tongzimian' (TZM). Our results revealed that the initial flowering stage may play a critical role in the color change of MN. Metabolome analysis demonstrated that cyanidin was the primary

SUBMITTER: Qu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10759361 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature