Integrative analysis of transcriptome and metabolome provides insights into the mechanisms of leaf variegation in Heliopsis helianthoides.

ABSTRACT: In the field of ornamental horticulture, phenotypic mutations, particularly in leaf color, are of great interest due to their potential in developing new plant varieties. The introduction of variegated leaf traits in plants like Heliopsis helianthoides, a perennial herbaceous species with ecological adaptability, provides a rich resource for molecular breeding and research on pigment metabolism and photosynthesis. We aimed to explore the mechanism of leaf variegation of Heliopsis helianthoides (using HY2021F1-0915 variegated mutant named HY, and green-leaf control check named CK in 2020 April, May and June) by analyzing the transcriptome and metabolome. Leaf color and physiological parameters were found to be significantly different between HY and CK types. Chlorophyll content of HY was lo

SUBMITTER: Qin H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11290119 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature