Genome-wide investigation of microRNAs and expression profiles during rhizome development in ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe).

ABSTRACT:

Background

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are endogenous, non-coding small functional RNAs that govern the post-transcriptional regulatory system of gene expression and control the growth and development of plants. Ginger is an herb that is well-known for its flavor and medicinal properties. The genes involved in ginger rhizome development and secondary metabolism have been discovered, but the genome-wide identification of miRNAs and their overall expression profiles and targets during ginger rhizome development are largely unknown. In this study, we used BGISEQ-500 technology to perform genome-wide identification of miRNAs from the leaf, stem, root, flower, and rhizome of ginger during three development stages.

Results

In total, 104 novel miRNAs and 160 conserved miRNAs in 28 miRNA fam

SUBMITTER: Xing H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8756691 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature