Author:
Zhou Guo-Lin,Li Yong,Pei Fei,Gong Ting,Chen Tian-Jiao,Chen Jing-Jing,Yang Jin-Ling,Li Qi-Han,Yu Shi-Shan,Zhu Ping
Abstract
AbstractBackgroundRhododendron molle(Ericaceae) is a traditional Chinese medicine, which has been used to treat rheumatism and relieve pain since ancient times. The characteristic grayanoids of this plant have been demonstrated to be the chemical basis for the analgesic activity. Moreover, unlike morphine, these diterpenoids are non-addictive. Grayanoids mainly distribute in the leaves, flowers, roots, and fruits ofR. molle, with low content. Currently the research on the biosynthesis of grayanoids is hindered, partially due to lack of the genomic information.ResultsIn the present study, a total of 744 Mb sequences were generated and assembled into 13 chromosomes. An ancient whole-genome duplication event (Ad-β) was discovered that occurred around 70 million years ago. Tandem and segmental gene duplications led to specific gene expansions in the terpene synthase and cytochrome P450 (CYP450) gene families. Two diterpene synthases were demonstrated to be responsible for the biosynthesis of 16α-hydroxy-ent-kaurane, the key precursor for grayanoids. Phylogenetic analysis revealed a species-specific bloom of the CYP71AU subfamily, which may involve the candidate CYP450s responsible for the biosynthesis of grayanoids. Additionally, three putative terpene biosynthetic gene clusters were found.ConclusionsWe reported the first genome assembly ofR. molleand investigated the molecular basis underpinning terpenoids biosynthesis. Our work provides a foundation for elucidating the complete biosynthetic pathway of grayanoids and studying the terpenoids diversity inR. molle.
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Springer Science and Business Media LLC
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