Characterization of the tuber metabolic differentiation between two homologically related Cyperaceae species

[Background]Yellow nutsedge(Cyperus esculentus,YN)and purple nutsedge(Cyperus rotundus,PN)are homologically related Cyperaceae species which both rely on the underground tubers for energy reservation and propagation.However,the tuber components between YN and PN show great distinction.PN is rich in secondary metabolites such as monoterpenes,sesquiterpenes and their oxides,whereas YN mainly contains lipids and carbohydrates.Such a dramatic metabolic different…查看全部>>