Integrated morphophysiological, transcriptomic, and metabolomic data uncover the molecular mechanism of environmental adaptation of <i>Zanthoxylum armatum</i> with different latitudinal gradients.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Leaves are sensitive to environmental changes and directly reflect the degree of environmental impact on plants and their ability to adapt to the environment, making it crucial to understand the genetic mechanisms underlying leaf variation. Zanthoxylum armatum is a widely distributed and economically important forest species in China that shows remarkable regional adaptability. However, adaptive differences under diverse environmental conditions and their molecular mechanisms have not been systematically studied.

Methods

Plant materials of Z. armatum from three regions (Shandong, Chongqing, and Yunnan) representing different latitudinal backgrounds were cultivated under uniform conditions. Morphological, physiological, and biochemical traits were m

SUBMITTER: Guo Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12259641 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature