Integrated metabolomic and transcriptomic analysis of the mechanism underlying pericarp variegation in Citrus reticulata ‘Gonggan’
Understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying fruit color variation is crucial for citrus breeding. The variegated ‘Gonggan’ mandarin ( Citrus reticulata Blanco) exhibits distinct phenotypic differences compared to the normal cultivar. However, the physiological and genetic basis for this variation remains...