Abstract:Background: Alpinia oxyphylla is an important edible and medicinal herb, and its dried fruits are widely used in traditional herbal medicine. Flavonoids are one of the main chemical compounds in A. oxyphylla ; however, the genetic and molecular mechanisms of flavonoid biosynthesis are not well understood. Methods: We performed transcriptome analysis in the fruit, root, and leaf tissues of A. oxyphylla to delineate tissue-specific gene expression and metabolic pathways in this medicinal plant. Results: In all, … Show more
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