De novo sequencing and analysis of Lophophora williamsii transcriptome, and searching for putative genes involved in mescaline biosynthesis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lophophora williamsii (commonly named peyote) is a small, spineless cactus with psychoactive alkaloids, particularly mescaline. Peyote utilizes crassulacean acid metabolism (CAM), an alternative form of photosynthesis that exists in succulents such as cacti and other desert plants. Therefore, its transcriptome can be considered an important resource for future research focused on understanding how these plants make more efficient use of water in marginal environments and also for research focused on better understanding of the overall mechanisms leading to production of plant natural products and secondary metabolites.

Results

In this study, two cDNA libraries were generated from L. williamsii. These libraries, representing buttons (tops of stems) and roots were s

SUBMITTER: Ibarra-Laclette E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4557841 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature