Small RNA and transcriptome deep sequencing proffers insight into floral gene regulation in Rosa cultivars.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Roses (Rosa sp.), which belong to the family Rosaceae, are the most economically important ornamental plants--making up 30% of the floriculture market. However, given high demand for roses, rose breeding programs are limited in molecular resources which can greatly enhance and speed breeding efforts. A better understanding of important genes that contribute to important floral development and desired phenotypes will lead to improved rose cultivars. For this study, we analyzed rose miRNAs and the rose flower transcriptome in order to generate a database to expound upon current knowledge regarding regulation of important floral characteristics. A rose genetic database will enable comprehensive analysis of gene expression and regulation via miRNA among different Rosa cultiv

SUBMITTER: Kim J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3527192 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature