Leaf color is an important agronomic trait in flowering plants, including orchids. However,
factors underlying leaf phenotypes in plants remain largely unclear. A mutant displaying …

Abstract The orchids Cymbidium 'Sakura'(Cy C) and its etiolated mutant (Cy T) were studied.
Cy C displays obvious dark green leaves, while Cy T shows yellow leaves. There were …

Cymbidium longibracteatum is an economically important Chinese orchid well known for its
silver-or gold-colored leaf color patterns, and is desired for its ornamental value. In this …

The highly variable leaf color of Cymbidium sinense significantly improves its horticultural
and economic value, and makes it highly desirable in the flower markets in China and …

The orchids GL and YL are two cultivars of Cymbidium longibracteatum. YL displays an
obviously yellowing rhizome and yellow leaves, while GL ('Longchangsu') shows dark green …

The genus Paphiopedilum, belonging to the Orchidaceae, has high ornamental value. Leaf
variations can considerably improve the economic and horticultural value of the orchids. In …

Cymbidium ensifolium L. is a significant ornamental plant in Orchidaceae. Aside from its
attractive flowers, its leaf coloration is also an important ornamental trait. However, there is …

Radiation randomly induces chromosomal mutations in plants. However, it was recently
found that the frequency of flower-color mutants could be specifically increased by …

Green chrysanthemums are difficult to breed but have high commercial value. The molecular
basis for the green petal color in chrysanthemum is not fully understood. This was …

Chlorophyll (Chl)-deficient mutants are ideal materials for the study of Chl biosynthesis,
chloroplast development, and photosynthesis. Although the genes encoding key enzymes …