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ArticleThe New phytologist2020

The honeysuckle genome provides insight into the molecular mechanism of carotenoid metabolism underlying dynamic flower coloration.

Xiangdong Pu, Zhen Li, Ya Tian, Ranran Gao, Lijun Hao, Yating Hu, Chunnian He, Wei Sun, Meimei Xu, Reuben J Peters and 3 more

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Article in The New phytologist, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 62 papers.

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62citing papers in PubMed
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62 citing papers in PubMed, 176 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

13 authors at 5 institutions in 4 countries.

Xiangdong PuKey Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Resources Conservation, State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine of the People's Republic of China, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100193, China.ORCID 0000-0002-0892-035X
Zhen LiDepartment of Plant Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Ghent University, 9052, Ghent, Belgium.ORCID 0000-0001-8920-9270
Ya TianKey Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Resources Conservation, State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine of the People's Republic of China, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100193, China.
Ranran GaoKey Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Resources Conservation, State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine of the People's Republic of China, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100193, China.ORCID 0000-0002-7164-0289
Lijun HaoKey Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Resources Conservation, State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine of the People's Republic of China, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100193, China.
Yating HuKey Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Resources Conservation, State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine of the People's Republic of China, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100193, China.
Chunnian HeKey Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Resources Conservation, State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine of the People's Republic of China, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100193, China.ORCID 0000-0003-3659-7833
Wei SunKey Laboratory of Beijing for Identification and Safety Evaluation of Chinese Medicine, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, Beijing, 100700, China.ORCID 0000-0001-5675-0466
Meimei XuRoy J. Carver Department of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 50011-1079, USA.
Reuben J PetersRoy J. Carver Department of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology, Iowa State University, Ames, IA, 50011-1079, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-4691-8477
Yves Van de PeerDepartment of Plant Biotechnology and Bioinformatics, Ghent University, 9052, Ghent, Belgium.ORCID 0000-0003-4327-3730
Zhichao XuKey Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Resources Conservation, State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine of the People's Republic of China, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100193, China.ORCID 0000-0003-1753-5602
Jingyuan SongKey Laboratory of Chinese Medicine Resources Conservation, State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine of the People's Republic of China, Institute of Medicinal Plant Development, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100193, China.ORCID 0000-0003-2733-0416
Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College · CNMinistry of Education of the People's Republic of China · CNIowa State University · USGhent University · BENanjing Agricultural University · CN

Funding

European Research Council 833522
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Lonicera japonica is a widespread member of the Caprifoliaceae (honeysuckle) family utilized in traditional medical practices. This twining vine honeysuckle also is a much-sought ornamental, in part due to its dynamic flower coloration, which changes from white to gold during development. The molecular mechanism underlying dynamic flower coloration in L. japonica was elucidated by integrating whole genome sequencing, transcriptomic analysis and biochemical assays. Here, we report a chromosome-level genome assembly of L. japonica, comprising nine pseudochromosomes with a total size of 843.2 Mb. We also provide evidence for a whole-genome duplication event in the lineage leading to L. japonica, which occurred after its divergence from Dipsacales and Asterales. Moreover, gene expression analysis not only revealed correlated expression of the relevant biosynthetic genes with carotenoid accumulation, but also suggested a role for carotenoid degradation in L. japonica's dynamic flower coloration. The variation of flower color is consistent with not only the observed carotenoid accumulation pattern, but also with the release of volatile apocarotenoids that presumably serve as pollinator attractants. Beyond novel insights into the evolution and dynamics of flower coloration, the high-quality L. japonica genome sequence also provides a foundation for molecular breeding to improve desired characteristics.

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LoniceraCarotenoidsFlowersGene Expression ProfilingCarotenoidsCaprifoliaceae (honeysuckle)carotenoid cleavage dioxygenase (CCD)carotenoidsflower colorationgenomeLonicera japonica

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