Full-length transcriptome sequences and the identification of putative genes for flavonoid biosynthesis in safflower

Abstract Background The flower of the safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) has been widely used in traditional Chinese medicine for the ability to improve cerebral blood flow. Flavonoids are the primary bioactive components in safflower, and their biosynthesis has attracted widespread interest. Previ...

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Main Authors: Jiang Chen, Xiaohui Tang, Chaoxiang Ren, Bin Wei, Yiyun Wu, Qinghua Wu, Jin Pei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-07-01
Series:BMC Genomics
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12864-018-4946-9