Transcriptome analysis reveals the effect of grafting on gossypol biosynthesis and gland formation in cotton

Abstract Background Gossypol is a unique secondary metabolite and sesquiterpene in cotton, which is mainly synthesized in the root system of cotton and exhibits many biological activities. Previous research found that grafting affected the density of pigment glands and the gossypol content in cotton...

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Main Authors: Kun Ye, Teng Teng, Teng Yang, Degang Zhao, Yichen Zhao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-01-01
Series:BMC Plant Biology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-022-04010-z