In-depth Exploration of the Coloration Mechanism of Iris dichotoma Pall. via Transcriptomic and Metabolomic Analyses
This study utilized the petals of two distinct Iris dichotoma Pall. phenotypes as research materials to investigate the underlying mechanism of flower color formation. The purple-flowered Iris dichotoma Pall. was designated as Group P, and the white-flowered one as Group W. A comprehensive integrative analysis of the transcriptome and metabolome of the two petal types was carried out. This research uncovers the potential formation mechanism of anthocyanins in the two Iris dichotoma Pall. types, thereby furnishing a theoretical foundation for floral breeding endeavors.