Transcriptome analysis of apple peel samples at different time points in the process of changing from green to red under light conditions after unbagging

Purpose:The red coloration of apple (Malus × domestica Borkh.) is due to the accumulation of anthocyanins in the fruit peel. Light is essential for anthocyanin biosynthesis in apple.Apple peel can quickly turn red under light conditions after unbagging. Therefore, the implementation of transcriptome sequencing to find genes that promote anthocyanin accumulation in response to light signals is necessary to clarify the mechanism of light-induced anthocyanin accumulation in apple peel. Overall design: The peel samples at the following three time-points underwent an RNA-seq analysis: 0 h (G0), 6 h (G6), and 24 h (G24). Three biological replicates are included. A total of nine samples were analyzed.