摘要
Cotton fibers, commonly known as cotton lint, are single-celled trichomes derived from epidermal lay- ers of cotton ovules. Despite of its importance in word trade, the molecular mechanisms of cotton fiber production is still poorly understood. Through transcriptome profiling, functional genomics, pro- teomics, metabolomics approaches as well as marker-assisted molecular breeding, scientists in China have made significant contributions in cotton research. Here, we briefly summarize major progresses made in Chinese laboratories, and discuss future directions and perspectives relative to the develop- ment of this unique crop plant.
Cotton fibers, commonly known as cotton lint, are single-celled trichomes derived from epidermal layers of cotton ovules. Despite of its importance in word trade, the molecular mechanisms of cotton fiber production is still poorly understood. Through transcriptome profiling, functional genomics, proteomics, metabolomics approaches as well as marker-assisted molecular breeding, scientists in China have made significant contributions in cotton research. Here, we briefly summarize major progresses made in Chinese laboratories, and discuss future directions and perspectives relative to the development of this unique crop plant.
基金
Supported by the National Basic Research Program of China (Grant No. 2004CB117302)
Program for Changjiang Scholars and Innovative Research Team in University (Grant No. IRT0432)
关键词
棉花
染色体
基因克隆
分子育种
Gossypium, cotton fiber, functional genomics, gene cloning, molecular breeding
