Metabolomic and Transcriptomic Analysis Reveal the Role of Metabolites and Genes in Modulating Flower Color of <i>Paphiopedilum micranthum</i>

Metabolomic and Transcriptomic Analysis Reveal the Role of Metabolites and Genes in Modulating Flower Color of <i>Paphiopedilum micranthum</i>

Food-deceptive flowers primarily use visual signals (such as color) to mimic model plants and deceive insects into achieving pollination. <i>Paphiopedilum micranthum</i> is a food-deceptive orchid that has a pink labellum and two purple petals with a yellow base and has been proven to be...

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Main Authors: Xinyan Deng, Chao Hu, Chengzhi Xie, Aixian Lu, Yibo Luo, Tao Peng, Weichang Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-05-01
Series:Plants
Subjects:
floral color
floral signal
anthocyanin
carotenoid
food deception
orchids
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/12/10/2058

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