Integrative chromosome-level genomics and metabolomics uncover regulatory networks linking monoterpenoid biosynthesis and glandular trichome formation in <i>Mosla chinensis</i>.

ABSTRACT: Xiangru, with Mosla chinensis (Mc, 2n = 18) and its considered cultivar M. chinensis 'Jiangxiangru' (McJ, 2n = 18) as original plants, is an annual herb of the Lamiaceae family, and is widely used as medicinal and edible plant due to its spleen strengthening function. However, absence of genomic resource impedes in-depth research towards Xiangru. In this study, the morphological characteristics and volatile organic compounds (VOC) contents of Mc and McJ were analyzed, showing higher trichome density and monoterpenoid accumulation obtained in Mc, whereas McJ possessed higher biomass. We assembled high-quality Mc, McJ, and their adulterant Mosla soochowensis (2n = 18) genomes of 426.1, 408.8, and 412.8 Mb, respectively, containing the repeat sequence

SUBMITTER: Yu M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12861481 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature