Transcriptome analysis of yellow horn (Xanthoceras sorbifolia Bunge): a potential oil-rich seed tree for biodiesel in China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Yellow horn (Xanthoceras sorbifolia Bunge) is an oil-rich seed shrub that grows well in cold, barren environments and has great potential for biodiesel production in China. However, the limited genetic data means that little information about the key genes involved in oil biosynthesis is available, which limits further improvement of this species. In this study, we describe sequencing and de novo transcriptome assembly to produce the first comprehensive and integrated genomic resource for yellow horn and identify the pathways and key genes related to oil accumulation. In addition, potential molecular markers were identified and compiled.

Methodology/principal findings

Total RNA was isolated from 30 plants from two regions, including buds, leaves, flowers and seeds

SUBMITTER: Liu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3770547 | biostudies-literature | 2013

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature