METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF MOTH ORCHID HAVING MODIFIED FLOWER COLOR

摘要

Disclosed is a method for modifying the flower color of a moth orchid, particularly a method for producing a moth orchid having the modification of its flower color from white line to red line. Specifically disclosed is a method for producing a moth orchid having a modified flower color, which comprises introducing a gene encoding flavanone 3-hydroxylase, a gene encoding flavonoid 3'-hydroxylase, a gene encoding dihydroflavonol 4-reductase and a gene encoding anthocyanidin synthase into a moth orchid, and allowing these genes to express in the moth orchid.