Transcriptome analysis of Petunia axillaris flowers reveals genes involved in morphological differentiation and metabolite transport.

ABSTRACT: The biosynthesis of plant secondary metabolites is associated with morphological and metabolic differentiation. As a consequence, gene expression profiles can change drastically, and primary and secondary metabolites, including intermediate and end-products, move dynamically within and between cells. However, little is known about the molecular mechanisms underlying differentiation and transport mechanisms. In this study, we performed a transcriptome analysis of Petunia axillaris subsp. parodii, which produces various volatiles in its corolla limbs and emits metabolites to attract pollinators. RNA-sequencing from leaves, buds, and limbs identified 53,243 unigenes. Analysis of differentially expressed genes, combined with gene ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes pathway ana

SUBMITTER: Amano I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6002047 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature