Comparative transcriptome and co-expression analysis reveal key genes involved in leaf margin serration in Perilla frutescens.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

In this study, we aimed to identify the genes involved in leaf margin serration in Perilla frutescens. P. frutescens (Family: Lamiaceae) is widely grown in Asian countries. Perilla leaf is the medicinal part stipulated in the Chinese Pharmacopoeia. There are mainly two types of perilla leaves: one with serrated leaf margin which is the phenotype described in the pharmacopoeia and the other with smooth leaf margin.

Methods

Transcriptome sequencing, co-expression analysis, and qRT-PCR analysis of six perilla tissues sampled from two different phenotypes (serrated and smooth leaves) were performed.

Results

Forty-three differentially expressed genes (DEGs), which may potentially regulate leaf shape, were identified through de novo transcript

SUBMITTER: Shen Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9476768 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature