Article
PeFtsH1 and PeFtsH2 form a heteromeric hexamer and play conserved roles in chloroplast development and leaf variegation in Phalaenopsis equestris.
The Plant journal : for cell and molecular biology - 1 Mar 2026
Wu Yiding, Wu Wenjuan, Zhang Long, Ni Su, Shen Jie, Kong Demin, Zhang Zhiyi, Ma Chengchun, Peng Lianwei, Huang Jirong, Ming Feng
Abstract excerpt
Breeding new elite variegated cultivars of Phalaenopsis equestris remains a significant challenge due to the scarcity of variegated germplasm resources, despite their high ornamental and commercial value. Here, we investigate the roles of PeFtsH1 and PeFtsH2 in chloroplast development and leaf variegation formation in Phalaenopsis equestris. Phylogenetic analysis showed that thylakoid membrane-localized PeFtsH...
Topics
- Chloroplasts
- Plant Leaves
- Phylogeny
- Plant Proteins
- Orchidaceae
- Gene Expression Regulation, Plant
- Thylakoids
- Photosynthesis
- Phenotype
- Amino Acid Sequence
- Plants, Genetically Modified
- Mutation