Transcriptome Profiling of <i>Ornithogalum dubium</i> Leaves and Flowers to Identify Key Carotenoid Genes for CRISPR Gene Editing

<i>Ornithogalum dubium</i> is a popular ornamental monocot native to South Africa with flower colors ranging from pure white to deep orange. Gene editing based on the CRISPR/Cas9 system has recently been shown to hold potential for color improvement in ornamental flower crops. To apply t...

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Main Authors: Zunzheng Wei, Tzahi Arazi, Nofar Hod, Matat Zohar, Tal Isaacson, Adi Doron-Faigenboim, Noam Reznik, Iris Yedidia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-04-01
Series:Plants
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/9/4/540