Comparative RNA-Seq analysis reveals genes associated with masculinization in female Cannabis sativa.

ABSTRACT:

Main conclusion

Using RNA profiling, we identified several silver thiosulfate-induced genes that potentially control the masculinization of female Cannabis sativa plants. Genetically female Cannabis sativa plants normally bear female flowers, but can develop male flowers in response to environmental and developmental cues. In an attempt to elucidate the molecular elements responsible for sex expression in C. sativa plants, we developed genetically female lines producing both female and chemically-induced male flowers. Furthermore, we carried out RNA-Seq assays aimed at identifying differentially expressed genes responsible for male flower development in female plants. The results revealed over 10,500 differentially expressed genes, of which around 200 potentially control masculiniz

SUBMITTER: Adal AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7779414 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature