Gene co-expression analysis and tissue-specific gene identification in Liriodendron chinense via hybrid sequencing

Liriodendron chinense (Hemsl.) Sarg. is an economically and ecologically important deciduous tree species that has been studied for many years. Although the complete L. chinense genome has been sequenced, the gene co-expression modules and tissue-specific genes in L. chinense remain unknown. Here, we selected the bract, petal, sepal, stamen, pistil, leaf, and shoot apex as materials and analysed the gene co-expression modules and tissue-specific genes in L. chinense via hybrid sequencing. We hope to find new findings to enhanced our understanding of the L. chinense transcriptome and support further studies on the differentiation of tissue-specific functions in L. chinense.