PLANT PHYSIOLOGY,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 11, 2024
Naturally
colored
cotton
(NCC;
Gossypium
spp.)
does
not
require
additional
chemical
dyeing
and
is
an
environmentally
friendly
textile
material
with
great
research
potential
applications.
Our
previous
study
using
linkage
association
mapping
identified
TRANSPARENT
TESTA
2
(Gh_TT2)
as
acting
on
the
proanthocyanin
synthesis
pathway.
However,
limited
information
available
about
genetic
regulatory
network
of
NCC.
Here,
we
verified
effectiveness
Gh_TT2
roles
red
foliated
mutant
gene
(Re)
in
pigment
formation
deposition
brown
fiber
(BFC).
Variations
derived
from
interspecific
hybridization
between
barbadense
acc.
Pima
90-53
hirsutum
Handan208
resulted
expression
differences,
thereby
causing
phenotypic
variation.
Additionally,
MYB-bHLH-WD
complex
was
found
to
be
negatively
modulated
by
16/ARABIDOPSIS
BSISTER
(TT16/ABS).
RNA-seq
suggested
that
differential
homologous
genes
key
enzymes
pathway
strongly
contributes
color
rendering
natural
dark
light
cotton.
proposes
a
model
BFC,
which
will
provide
theoretical
guidance
for
improvement
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(5), P. 1966 - 1966
Published: Feb. 25, 2025
Petota
includes
more
than
100
species
(wild
and
cultivated),
presenting
a
rich
variety
of
corolla
colors
associated
traits.
This
variability
provides
important
opportunities
for
investigating
the
differentiation
orthologous
genes'
functions
their
evolutionary
pathways.
However,
genetic
underpinnings
this
diversity
in
are
still
to
be
further
explored.
In
our
previous
study,
locus
responsible
color
potato
was
mapped
740
kb
region
on
chromosome
10,
which
contains
AN2
gene
previously
identified
as
regulation
color.
present
refined
380
interval
through
recombinant
analysis.
Targeted
analysis
anthocyanidins
carotenoids
revealed
that
purple
corollas
exhibit
significantly
higher
levels
petunidin
delphinidin,
while
showing
lower
lutein
β-carotene
compared
yellow
corollas.
Transcriptome
qRT-PCR
indicated
StMYB180,
rather
AN2,
is
candidate
regulating
coloration,
specifically
abaxial
side
potato.
Expression
StMYB180
exclusively
highly
expressed
leaf
tissues,
with
coloration
both
leaves.
Phylogenetic
suggests
color-regulatory
genes
may
closely
tied
origin
trajectory
species.
study
valuable
insights
into
tissue-specific
expression
anthocyanin
biosynthesis
lays
groundwork
understanding
evolution
section.
New Phytologist,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 20, 2025
Summary
Colorful
petal
patterns
fulfill
important
functions
and
constitute
excellent
systems
to
illuminate
the
evolutionary
processes
that
generate
morphological
diversity
or
instead
support
repetitive
emergence
of
similar
forms.
Here,
we
combined
phylogenomic
approaches,
genetic
manipulations,
molecular
techniques,
bee
behavioral
experiments
(i)
solve
species
relationships
across
Trionum
complex,
a
small
Hibiscus
clade
displays
bullseye
varying
in
size,
hue,
composition,
(ii)
identify
key
genes
involved
production
pigmentation,
(iii)
reveal
events
underpinning
pattern
variation
during
evolution
group.
We
found
epidermal
cell
shape,
texture,
pigmentation
are
genetically
distinct
is
most
labile
feature
demonstrate
reduction
primarily
occur
through
independent
modifications
single
locus
encoding
BERRY1,
an
R2R3
MYB
(myeloblastosis)
regulates
anthocyanin
pigment
petals.
also
buff‐tailed
bumblebees
discriminate
against
flowers
with
smaller
sizes,
suggesting
changing
proportions
impact
plant–pollinator
interactions.
Our
results
how
repeated
mutations
led
patterning,
trait
shown
plant
fitness
other
contribute
angiosperm
reproductive
isolation
speciation.
Genes,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(4), P. 511 - 511
Published: April 18, 2024
The
loss
of
anthocyanin
pigments
is
one
the
most
common
evolutionary
transitions
in
petal
color,
yet
genetic
basis
for
these
changes
flax
remains
largely
unknown.
In
this
study,
we
used
crossing
studies,
a
bulk
segregant
analysis,
genome-wide
association
phylogenetic
and
transgenic
testing
to
identify
genes
responsible
transition
from
blue
white
petals
flax.
This
study
found
no
correspondence
between
color
seed
refuting
conclusion
that
locus
controlling
coat
associated
with
as
reported
previous
studies.
was
mapped
using
BSA-seq
analysis
based
on
F
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: April 18, 2024
The
biosynthesis
of
secondary
metabolites
like
anthocyanins
is
often
governed
by
metabolic
gene
clusters
(MGCs)
in
the
plant
ancestral
genome.
However,
existence
specifically
regulating
anthocyanin
accumulation
certain
organs
not
well
understood.
Plant Biotechnology Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 16, 2024
Summary
The
cotton
genus
comprises
both
diploid
and
allotetraploid
species,
the
diversity
in
petal
colour
within
this
offers
valuable
targets
for
studying
orthologous
gene
function
differentiation
evolution.
However,
genetic
basis
remains
largely
unknown.
red
primarily
comes
from
C,
G,
K,
D
genome
it
is
likely
that
common
ancestor
of
had
petals.
Here,
by
employing
a
clone
mapping
strategy,
we
mapped
trait
to
specific
region
on
chromosome
A07
upland
cotton.
Genomic
comparisons
phylogenetic
analyses
revealed
phenotype
introgressed
G.
bickii
.
Transcriptome
analysis
indicated
GhRPRS1
,
which
encodes
glutathione
S‐transferase,
was
causative
colour.
Knocking
out
resulted
white
petals
absence
spots,
while
overexpression
genotypes
led
Further
suggested
played
role
transporting
pelargonidin‐3‐O‐glucoside
cyanidin‐3‐O‐glucoside.
Promoter
activity
variations
promoter,
but
not
body
have
different
colours
genus.
Our
findings
provide
new
insights
into
evolution
as
well
strategies
modifying
promoters
breeding.
Horticulturae,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(1), P. 96 - 96
Published: Jan. 19, 2024
Anthocyanins,
recognized
as
stress
indicators,
particularly
under
high-light
conditions,
play
a
pivotal
role
in
plant
responses.
The
advent
of
transcriptomics
has
opened
avenues
to
elucidate
the
mechanisms
underlying
high
light-induced
anthocyanin
biosynthesis.
This
study
delved
into
transcriptomic
changes
Begonia
semperflorens
leaves
varying
light
intensities:
950–9600
lx
(TL_100),
6800–7000
(HS_75),
and
4300–4500
(LS_25).
To
confirm
expression
profiles
key
genes,
we
chose
12
critical
genes
associated
with
production
for
quantitative
reverse
transcription
PCR
(qRT-qPCR)
analysis.
Following
this,
measured
levels
anthocyanins
substantiate
findings
from
gene
transcriptome
assembly
this
was
extensive,
yielding
43,038
unigenes
that
collectively
spanned
about
49.83
million
base
pairs,
an
average
unigene
length
1157
bp
N50
value
1685
bp.
facilitated
thorough
functional
annotation
across
seven
distinct
protein
databases,
leading
classification
16,363
58
different
families
factors.
Our
comparative
analysis
transcriptomes
highlighted
substantial
number
differentially
expressed
(DEGs):
5411
DEGs
between
HS_75
TL_100
3078
showing
increased
2333
decreased
expression;
4701
LS_25
TL_100,
consisting
2648
up-regulated
2053
down-regulated
genes;
6558
HS_75,
3032
3526
down-regulated.
These
were
significantly
involved
pathways,
such
synthesis,
hormone
signaling,
other
regulatory
mechanisms.
suggests
including
F3′H,
MYB102,
SWEET1,
could
vital
roles
regulating
synthesis
response
various
potentially
impacting
like
WRKYs,
ATHB12,
those
similar
HSP.