Comparative Transcriptome Analysis Revealed Key Genes Regulating Gossypol Synthesis in Tetraploid Cultivated Cotton

Tetraploid cultivated cotton (<i>Gossypium</i> spp.) produces cottonseeds rich in protein and oil. Gossypol and related terpenoids, stored in the pigment glands of cottonseeds, are toxic to human beings and monogastric animals. However, a comprehensive understanding of the genetic basis...

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Main Authors: Linglei Kong, Shaoqi Li, Yuyuan Qian, Hailiang Cheng, Youping Zhang, Dongyun Zuo, Limin Lv, Qiaolian Wang, Junlan Li, Guoli Song
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-05-01
Series:Genes
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/14/6/1144