Evolutionary history of two evergreen Rhododendron species as revealed by chromosome-level genome assembly

BackgroundThe genus Rhododendron (Ericaceae), a species-rich and widely distributed genus of woody plants, is distinguished for the beautiful and diverse flowers. Rhododendron delavayi Franch. and Rhododendron irroratum Franch., are highly attractive species widely distributed in south-west China an...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Plant Science
Main Authors:	Xiaopei Wu, Lu Zhang, Xiuyun Wang, Rengang Zhang, Guihua Jin, Yanting Hu, Hong Yang, Zhenzhen Wu, Yongpeng Ma, Chengjun Zhang, Jihua Wang
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-03-01
Subjects:	Rhododendron delavayi Rhododendron irroratum genome evolution gene duplication R2R3-MYB transcription factors anthocyanin biosynthesis
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpls.2023.1123707/full

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