Gene and SNP Discovery in Taiwania cryptomerioides by RNA-seq

Taiwania (Taiwania cryptomerioides Hayata) was first discovered in Taiwan back in 1904 by Konishi, and named in 1906 by Hayata. This species has been found to sparsely scattered at high elevation in Taiwan. Due to its good wood quality and richness in terpenoids, lignans, flavonoids and steroids that are found to be antifungi, bacteria, and with potential in medical application, it has been listed by the government as one of the most valuable gymnosperm species in Taiwan. However, despite the discovery of these exceptional valuable extractives and timber quality, genetics studies of this species have been limited. We surveyed the transcripts of mature needles, developing xylem and bark tissues of 35 T. cryptomerioides genotypes from four provenances. The results of gene discovery, differential gene expression and genetic variations studies analysis will be presented.