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October 1, 2025G3 Genes Genomes GeneticsOpen Access

MYB regulator of ‘colorless’ flavonols underlies the evolution of red flowers in Iochroma (Solanaceae)

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LWLucas C. WheelerMLMaximilian LarterSSStacey D. Smith

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Overview

Analysis shows MYB regulation shifts flower color from blue to red in Iochroma species, highlighting genetic influence.

Key Points

  • The study reveals that a specific MYB gene is crucial for the shift from blue to red flowers.
  • Analysis highlights the role of MYB transcription factors in controlling pigment type and quantity.
  • RNAseq was employed alongside other techniques to uncover functional variations in the population studied.
  • Findings contribute to understanding how genetic factors influence phenotypic diversity in flowering plants.

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Wheeler et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68dd91cbfe798ba2fc498982https://doi.org/10.1093/g3journal/jkaf230
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