Transcriptome analysis of flavonoid biosynthesis in safflower flowers grown under different light intensities.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) is a domesticated species with a long history of cultivation and widespread distribution across the globe, and light plays an important role in controlling its distribution boundary. Flowers from safflower have been widely used in traditional Chinese medicine because of their ability to improve cerebral blood flow. Flavonoids are the main active compounds in safflower and have many pharmacological effects. In this study, we aimed to explore the relationship between different light intensities and flavonoid biosynthesis in safflower flowers cultivated in greenhouse.

Methods

The transcriptome of safflower flowers grown under different light intensities were sequenced through BGISEQ-500 platform. After assembled and filtered

SUBMITTER: Ren C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7039124 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature