Frontiers in Plant Science,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Dec. 23, 2021
With
the
development
of
sequencing
technology,
research
on
medicinal
plants
is
no
longer
limited
to
aspects
chemistry,
pharmacology,
and
pharmacodynamics,
but
reveals
them
from
genetic
level.
As
price
next-generation
technology
becomes
affordable,
long-read
established,
plant
genomes
with
large
sizes
have
been
sequenced
assembled
more
easily.
Although
review
has
reported
several
times,
there
giving
a
systematic
comprehensive
introduction
about
application
that
until
now.
Here,
we
provide
historical
perspective
current
situation
in
biology,
highlight
use
rapidly
developing
technologies,
conduct
summary
how
apply
solve
practical
problems
plants,
like
genomics-assisted
herb
breeding,
evolution
history
revelation,
herbal
synthetic
biology
study,
geoherbal
research,
which
are
important
for
effective
utilization,
rational
sustainable
protection
plants.
Horticulture Research,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
6(1)
Published: Oct. 1, 2019
Abstract
Chrysanthemum
(
morifolium
Ramat.)
is
a
leading
flower
with
applied
value
worldwide.
Developing
new
chrysanthemum
cultivars
novel
characteristics
such
as
colors
and
shapes,
plant
architectures,
flowering
times,
postharvest
quality,
biotic
abiotic
stress
tolerance
in
time-
cost-efficient
manner
the
ultimate
goal
for
breeders.
Various
breeding
strategies
have
been
employed
to
improve
aforementioned
traits,
ranging
from
conventional
techniques,
including
crossbreeding
mutation
breeding,
series
of
molecular
methods,
transgenic
technology,
genome
editing,
marker-assisted
selection
(MAS).
In
addition,
recent
extensive
advances
high-throughput
technologies,
especially
genomics,
transcriptomics,
proteomics,
metabolomics,
microbiomics,
which
are
collectively
referred
omics
platforms,
led
collection
substantial
amounts
data.
Integration
these
data
phenotypic
information
will
enable
identification
genes/pathways
responsible
important
traits.
Several
attempts
made
use
emerging
methods
aim
accelerating
chrysanthemum.
However,
applying
findings
studies
practical
remains
considerable
challenge,
primarily
due
high
heterozygosity
polyploidy
species.
This
review
summarizes
achievements
modern
technologies
discusses
their
future
applications
improving
agronomic
horticultural
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
12(1)
Published: June 2, 2021
Abstract
Chinese
goldthread
(
Coptis
chinensis
Franch.),
a
member
of
the
Ranunculales,
represents
an
important
early-diverging
eudicot
lineage
with
diverse
medicinal
applications.
Here,
we
present
high-quality
chromosome-scale
genome
assembly
and
annotation
C.
.
Phylogenetic
comparative
genomic
analyses
reveal
phylogenetic
placement
this
species
identify
single
round
ancient
whole-genome
duplication
(WGD)
shared
by
Ranunculaceae.
We
characterize
genes
involved
in
biosynthesis
protoberberine-type
alkaloids
In
particular,
local
tandem
duplications
contribute
to
amplification
Ranunculales
clade-specific
gene
family
cytochrome
P450
(CYP)
719.
The
functional
versatility
key
CYP719
that
encodes
S
)-canadine
synthase
enzyme
berberine
pathway
may
play
critical
roles
diversification
other
berberine-related
Our
study
provides
insights
into
landscape
eudicots
valuable
model
for
genetic
applied
studies
Ranunculales.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: April 11, 2023
Abstract
Chrysanthemum
(
morifolium
Ramat.)
is
a
globally
important
ornamental
plant
with
great
economic,
cultural,
and
symbolic
value.
However,
research
on
chrysanthemum
challenging
due
to
its
complex
genetic
background.
Here,
we
report
near-complete
assembly
annotation
for
C.
comprising
27
pseudochromosomes
(8.15
Gb;
scaffold
N50
of
303.69
Mb).
Comparative
evolutionary
analyses
reveal
whole-genome
triplication
(WGT)
event
shared
by
species
approximately
6
million
years
ago
(Mya)
the
possible
lineage-specific
polyploidization
3
Mya.
Multilevel
evidence
suggests
that
likely
segmental
allopolyploid.
Furthermore,
combination
genomics
transcriptomics
approaches
demonstrate
genome
can
be
used
identify
genes
underlying
key
traits.
Phylogenetic
analysis
CmCCD4a
traces
flower
colour
breeding
history
cultivated
chrysanthemum.
Genomic
resources
generated
from
this
study
could
help
accelerate
improvement.
New Phytologist,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
242(1), P. 33 - 48
Published: Feb. 15, 2024
Asteraceae
represent
one
of
the
largest
and
most
diverse
families
plants.
The
evolutionary
success
this
family
has
largely
been
contributed
to
their
unique
inflorescences,
capitula
that
mimic
solitary
flowers
but
are
typically
aggregates
multiple
florets.
Here,
we
summarize
recent
molecular
genetic
level
studies
have
promoted
our
understanding
development
evolution
capitula.
We
focus
on
new
results
patterning
enlarged
meristem
resulting
in
iconic
phyllotactic
arrangement
florets
Fibonacci
numbers
spirals.
also
current
networks
regulating
characteristic
reproductive
traits
such
as
floral
dimorphism
differentiation
highly
specialized
organs.
So
far,
developmental
still
limited
a
very
narrow
selection
model
species.
Along
with
advancements
genomics
phylogenomics,
its
relatives
provide
an
outstanding
clade
for
extended
evo-devo
exploit
morphological
diversity
underlying
translate
knowledge
breeding
key
crops
family.
New Phytologist,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
227(3), P. 930 - 943
Published: March 18, 2020
Summary
Lonicera
japonica
is
a
widespread
member
of
the
Caprifoliaceae
(honeysuckle)
family
utilized
in
traditional
medical
practices.
This
twining
vine
honeysuckle
also
much‐sought
ornamental,
part
due
to
its
dynamic
flower
coloration,
which
changes
from
white
gold
during
development.
The
molecular
mechanism
underlying
coloration
L.
was
elucidated
by
integrating
whole
genome
sequencing,
transcriptomic
analysis
and
biochemical
assays.
Here,
we
report
chromosome‐level
assembly
,
comprising
nine
pseudochromosomes
with
total
size
843.2
Mb.
We
provide
evidence
for
whole‐genome
duplication
event
lineage
leading
occurred
after
divergence
Dipsacales
Asterales.
Moreover,
gene
expression
not
only
revealed
correlated
relevant
biosynthetic
genes
carotenoid
accumulation,
but
suggested
role
degradation
japonica’s
coloration.
variation
color
consistent
observed
accumulation
pattern,
release
volatile
apocarotenoids
that
presumably
serve
as
pollinator
attractants.
Beyond
novel
insights
into
evolution
dynamics
high‐quality
sequence
provides
foundation
breeding
improve
desired
characteristics.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
21(18), P. 6537 - 6537
Published: Sept. 7, 2020
Chrysanthemum
(Chrysanthemum
morifolium)
is
an
economically
important
ornamental
crop
across
the
globe.
As
floral
color
major
factor
determining
customer
selection,
manipulation
of
has
been
a
objective
for
breeders.
Anthocyanins
are
one
main
pigments
contributing
to
broad
variety
colors
in
ray
florets
chrysanthemum.
Manipulating
petal
resulted
development
vast
range
colors.
Although
candidate
genes
involved
anthocyanin
biosynthesis
have
well
studied,
genetic
and
transcriptional
control
remains
unclear.
Despite
advances
multi-omics
technology,
these
methods
remain
their
infancy
chrysanthemum,
owing
its
large
complex
genome
hexaploidy.
Hence,
there
need
further
elucidate
better
understand
molecular
regulatory
mechanisms
which
can
provide
basis
future
breeding
novel
diverse
this
commercially
beneficial
crop.
Therefore,
review
describes
significance
anthocyanins
chrysanthemum
flowers,
mechanism
under
environmental
factors,
providing
insight
into
colored
florets.
Genetic
that
various
efforts
modify
detailed.
Genomics Proteomics & Bioinformatics,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
18(3), P. 230 - 240
Published: June 1, 2020
Scutellaria
baicalensis
(S.
baicalensis)
and
barbata
barbata)
are
common
medicinal
plants
of
the
Lamiaceae
family.
Both
produce
specific
flavonoid
compounds,
including
baicalein,
scutellarein,
norwogonin,
wogonin,
as
well
their
glycosides,
which
exhibit
antioxidant
antitumor
activities.
Here,
we
report
chromosome-level
genome
assemblies
S.
with
quantitative
chromosomal
variation
(2n
=
18
2n
26,
respectively).
The
divergence
occurred
far
earlier
than
previously
reported,
a
whole-genome
duplication
(WGD)
event
was
identified.
insertion
long
terminal
repeat
elements
after
speciation
might
be
responsible
for
observed
expansion
rearrangement.
Comparative
analysis
congeneric
species
revealed
species-specific
evolution
chrysin
apigenin
biosynthetic
genes,
such
baicalensis-specific
tandem
genes
encoding
phenylalanine
ammonia
lyase
chalcone
synthase,
barbata-specific
4-CoA
ligase.
In
addition,
paralogous
duplication,
colinearity,
expression
diversity
CYP82D
subfamily
members
functional
flavone
hydroxylase
between
barbata.
Analyzing
these
genomes
reveals
genes.
Thus,
findings
would
facilitate
development
molecular
breeding
studies
biosynthesis
regulation
bioactive
compounds.
Plant Biotechnology Journal,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
20(10), P. 1902 - 1915
Published: June 11, 2022
Summary
Artemisia
argyi
,
as
famous
annua
is
a
medicinal
plant
with
huge
economic
value
in
the
genus
of
and
has
been
widely
used
world
for
about
3000
years.
However,
lack
reference
genome
severely
hinders
understanding
genetic
basis
active
ingredient
synthesis
A.
.
Here,
we
firstly
report
complex
chromosome‐level
assembly
large
size
8.03
Gb,
features
high
heterozygosity
(2.36%),
repetitive
sequences
(73.59%)
number
protein‐coding
genes
(279
294
total).
The
reveals
at
least
three
rounds
whole‐genome
duplication
(WGD)
events,
including
recent
WGD
event
genome,
burst
transposable
element,
which
may
contribute
to
its
size.
genomic
data
karyotype
analyses
confirmed
that
an
allotetraploid
34
chromosomes.
Intragenome
synteny
analysis
revealed
chromosomes
fusion
occurred
elucidates
changes
basic
chromosome
numbers
genus.
Significant
expansion
related
photosynthesis,
DNA
replication,
stress
responses
secondary
metabolism
were
identified
explaining
extensive
environmental
adaptability
rapid
growth
characteristics.
In
addition,
analysed
involved
biosynthesis
pathways
flavonoids
terpenoids,
found
gene
amplification
tandem
contributed
contents
metabolites
Overall,
provides
scientific
support
evolutionary
biology,
functional
genomics
breeding
other
species.