Differentially expressed genes in transcriptomes of monoecious and pistillate lines of castor (Ricinus communis L.)

Transcriptome sequencing of 12 tissues from different sex morphs was carried out to identify differentiallyexpressed genes governing sex expression in castor. Comparative analysis of different transcriptomes resulted inidentification of transcription factors (1054), DE unigenes (540), miRNA targets, which will pave way forunderstanding the role of key genes involved in sex mechanism in castor.