Identification and characterization of the MADS-box genes highly expressed in the laticifer cells of Hevea brasiliensis.

MADS-box transcription factors possess many functions in plant reproduction and development. However, few MADS-box genes related to secondary metabolites regulation have been identified. In Hevea brasiliensis, natural rubber is a representative cis-polyisoprenoids in secondary metabolism which occurs in the rubber laticifer cells, the molecular regulation basis of natural rubber biosynthesis is not clear.

Transcriptome-Wide Identification and Characterization of MYB Transcription Factor Genes in the Laticifer Cells of .

MYB transcription factors hold vital roles in the regulation of plant secondary metabolic pathways. Laticifers in rubber trees (v) are of primary importance in natural rubber production because natural rubber is formed and stored within these structures. To understand the role of MYB transcription factors in the specialized cells, we identified 44 MYB genes (named to ) by using our previously obtained transcriptome database of rubber tree laticifer cells and the public rubber tree genome database.

Complete Chloroplast Genome Sequence of Aquilaria sinensis (Lour.) Gilg and Evolution Analysis within the Malvales Order.

Aquilaria sinensis (Lour.) Gilg is an important medicinal woody plant producing agarwood, which is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine. High-throughput sequencing of chloroplast (cp) genomes enhanced the understanding about evolutionary relationships within plant families.