Comparative transcriptome analysis of Portlandia species

Portlandia species, members of the Rubiaceae family, are valued for their fragrant flowers and ornamental use in the landscape industry. Native to Jamaica, these woody plants thrive in rich, calcicole environments. A comparative transcriptome analysis of P. grandiflora, P. coccinea, and their hybrid identified 4,896 differentially expressed unigenes, shedding light on key genetic factors influencing floral traits.