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ArticleJournal of advanced research2025

Lonicera caerulea genome reveals molecular mechanisms of freezing tolerance and anthocyanin biosynthesis.

Jing Wang, Xiaotong Wang, Yuwei Ma, Ranran Gao, Yongmiao Wang, Zhoujie An, Ya Tian, Huihua Wan, Dianwen Wei, Feng Wang and 6 more

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Jing WangKey Laboratory of Saline-alkali Vegetation Ecology Restoration (Northeast Forestry University), Ministry of Education, Harbin 150040, China; College of Life Science, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China.
Xiaotong WangKey Laboratory of Saline-alkali Vegetation Ecology Restoration (Northeast Forestry University), Ministry of Education, Harbin 150040, China; College of Life Science, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China.
Yuwei MaKey Laboratory of Saline-alkali Vegetation Ecology Restoration (Northeast Forestry University), Ministry of Education, Harbin 150040, China; College of Life Science, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China.
Ranran GaoKey Laboratory of Beijing for Identification and Safety Evaluation of Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China.
Yongmiao WangKey Laboratory of Saline-alkali Vegetation Ecology Restoration (Northeast Forestry University), Ministry of Education, Harbin 150040, China; College of Life Science, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China.
Zhoujie AnKey Laboratory of Saline-alkali Vegetation Ecology Restoration (Northeast Forestry University), Ministry of Education, Harbin 150040, China; College of Life Science, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China.
Ya TianKey Laboratory of Saline-alkali Vegetation Ecology Restoration (Northeast Forestry University), Ministry of Education, Harbin 150040, China; College of Life Science, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China.
Huihua WanKey Laboratory of Beijing for Identification and Safety Evaluation of Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China.
Dianwen WeiInstitute of Natural Resources and Ecology, Heilongjiang Academy of Sciences, Harbin 150040, China.
Feng WangHeilongjiang Fengran Agricultural Group, Harbin 150040, China.
Baojiang ZhengKey Laboratory of Saline-alkali Vegetation Ecology Restoration (Northeast Forestry University), Ministry of Education, Harbin 150040, China; College of Life Science, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China.
Baozhong DuanCollege of Pharmaceutical Science, Dali University, Dali 671003, China.
Li XiangKey Laboratory of Beijing for Identification and Safety Evaluation of Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China. Electronic address: lxiang@icmm.ac.cn.
Gangqiang DongAmway (China) Botanical R&D Center, Wuxi 214115, China. Electronic address: tony.dong@Amway.com.
Wei SunCollege of Life Science, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China; Key Laboratory of Beijing for Identification and Safety Evaluation of Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing 100700, China. Electronic address: wsun@icmm.ac.cn.
Zhichao XuKey Laboratory of Saline-alkali Vegetation Ecology Restoration (Northeast Forestry University), Ministry of Education, Harbin 150040, China; College of Life Science, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China. Electronic address: zcxu@nefu.edu.cn.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionLonicera caerulea L. (blue honeysuckle) is a noteworthy fleshy-fruited tree and a prominent medicinal plant, which possesses notable characteristics such as exceptional resilience to winter conditions and early maturation, and the richest source of functional anthocyanins, particularly cyanidin-3-glucoside. The molecular mechanisms responsible for its freezing tolerance and anthocyanin biosynthesis remain largely unknown.

objectivesHere, a chromosome-scale genome of L. caerulea was presented, aiming to examine the genetic foundations that underlie these characteristics of blue honeysuckle.

methodsThe PacBio HiFi reads and Hi-C data were used to construct high-quality genome of blue honeysuckle. Comparative genomic and transcriptomic analyses were conducted to elucidate the molecular mechanisms of freezing tolerance and anthocyanin biosynthesis.

resultsComparative genomics analysis between L. caerulea and L. japonica revealed that the dynamic changes of duplicated genes contributed to their phytochemical reconstruction and environmental adaptation. Moreover, the ABA and ICE-CBF-COR signaling pathways were closely correlated to the freezing tolerance of L. caerulea. Genome-wide identification and biochemical function indicated that three anthocyanin 3',5'-O-methyltransferases (LcOMT2, LcOMT14, and LcOMT20) and two 3'-O-glycosyltransferases (LcUGT78X1 and LcUGT95P1) were responsible for anthocyanin biosynthesis. In addition, LcUGT78X1 was regarded as the potent glycosyltransferase for the accumulation of cyanidin-3-glucoside in L. caerulea.

conclusionThis research elucidates the crucial roles of the ABA and ICE-CBF-COR signaling pathways in enhancing freezing tolerance, while also identifying highly efficient anthocyanin biosynthetic enzymes in L. caerulea. These findings advance the understanding of environmental adaptation and phytochemical production in Lonicera species.

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AnthocyaninsFreezingGenome, PlantLoniceraAcclimatizationAdaptation, PhysiologicalGene Expression Regulation, PlantAnthocyaninsAnthocyanin biosynthesisEvolutionFreezing toleranceLonicera caerulea

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