Gene Details:

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  • Gene Symbol: RLL3
  • Gene Name: Red Lettuce Leaves 3
  • Genome: Lsat_Salinas_v8
  • Species: Lactuca sativa

Functional Descriptions:

  • The characterization of multiple polymorphic genes in this study provides the necessary molecular resources for the rational breeding of lettuce cultivars with distinct levels of red pigments and green cultivars with high levels of health-promoting flavonoids.
  • The RLL3 gene encodes an R2-MYB transcription factor, which down-regulates anthocyanin biosynthesis through competing with RLL2 for interaction with RLL1; a mis-sense mutation compromises the capacity of RLL3 to bind RLL1.
  • The mutations in RLL2, RLL3 and rll4 activate anthocyanin biosynthesis, showing disruptive selection for leaf colour during domestication of lettuce.
  • The RLL3 gene is a negative regulator of anthocyanin biosynthesis.

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