De novo transcriptome sequencing of Rhododendron molle and identification of genes involved in the biosynthesis of secondary metabolites

Abstract Background Rhododendron molle (Ericaceae) is a traditional Chinese medicinal plant, its flower and root have been widely used to treat rheumatism and relieve pain for thousands of years in China. Chemical studies have revealed that R. molle contains abundant secondary metabolites such as te...

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Main Authors: Guo-Lin Zhou, Ping Zhu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-09-01
Series:BMC Plant Biology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12870-020-02586-y