Elucidation of the key flavonol biosynthetic pathway in golden Camellia and its application in genetic modification of tomato fruit metabolism.

ABSTRACT: Golden Camellia refers to a group of species in the genus Camellia that display yellow petals. The secondary metabolites in these petals hold ornamental significance and potential health benefits. However, the biosynthetic mechanisms governing the synthesis of these metabolites in golden petals remain elusive, and the exploitation of their bioactive components is not fully realized. This research involved the collection and analysis of 23 species of golden Camellia, leading to the discovery that flavonols, particularly quercetin 3-O-glucoside and quercetin 7-O-glucoside, are the primary contributors to the golden flower pigmentation. Integrative transcriptomics and coexpression network analyses pinpointed CnFLS1 as a crucial gene in the biosyntheti

SUBMITTER: Jiang L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11818005 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature