Dataset for: Long non-coding RNAs and miRNAs regulating terpene and tartaric acid biosynthesis in rose-scented geranium

This study aimed to explore the non-coding RNAs, which have emerged as the key regulatory molecules in versatile biological processes, in rose-scented geranium. We analyzed RNA-seq data revealing 26,784 long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs), and 871 miRNAs in rose-scented geranium. A total of 466 lncRNAs were annotated using different plant lncRNA public databases. Further, 372 lncRNAs and 99 miRNAs were detected to target terpene and tartarate biosynthetic pathways. An interactome, comprising lncRNAs, miRNAs, and mRNAs, was constructed that represented a non-coding RNA regulatory network of the target mRNAs. RT-qPCR validation was done for selected lncRNAs involved in the regulation of terpene and tartaric acid pathways. This study provides the first insights into the regulatory functioning of non-coding RNAs in rose-scented geranium.