Metabolomics combined with transcriptomics reveals the formation mechanism of different leaf colors of <i>Heuchera micrantha</i>.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The vivid colors of color-leafed plants endow plants with unique ornamental value. At present, there are many researches focusing on the mechanism of flower color formation, while there is less interesting research on color-leafed plants. As an excellent color-leafed plant, Heuchera micrantha has only been studied for its pigment content and physiological characteristics, and the mechanism of color-leafed formation has not been characterized yet.

Methods

In this study, we used two varieties of Heuchera micrantha with green and red leaves as materials, and employed a combination of metabolomics and transcriptomics to reveal the molecular mechanisms underlying the formation of different color leaves.

Results

Through observation of phenotype, a

SUBMITTER: Wang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12511031 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature