Co-expression clustering across flower development identifies modules for diverse floral forms in Achimenes (Gesneriaceae).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Genetic pathways involved with flower color and shape are thought to play an important role in the development of flowers associated with different pollination syndromes, such as those associated with bee, butterfly, or hummingbird pollination. Because pollination syndromes are complex traits that are orchestrated by multiple genes and pathways, the gene regulatory networks have not been explored. Gene co-expression networks provide a systems level approach to identify important contributors to floral diversification.

Methods

RNA-sequencing was used to assay gene expression across two stages of flower development (an early bud and an intermediate stage) in 10 species of Achimenes (Gesneriaceae). Two stage-specific co-expression networks were created from 9,

SUBMITTER: Roberts WR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7071821 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature