ABSTRACT
Objective To clone the full-length cDNA encoding sesquiterpene synthase (SES) gene from Dendrobium officinale (DoSES), then to analyze the expression difference in different tissues and expression patterns of DoSES induced by methyl jasmonate (MeJA). Methods RACE was used to clone the full length cDNA of DoSES. Bioinformatics analysis was carried out by using related software and online website. Then, the expression patterns of DoSES were studied by quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR). Results The DoSES gene was obtained (GenBank accession number KX278311), and the full-length cDNA was 1 890 bp, encoding the protein of 520 amino acids. DoSES had highest homology ( ≈ 60%) with SES proteins from other plants. Tissue expression analysis showed that DoSES had the highest expression in the stems, followed by leaves, flowers, protocorm and roots. The results of qRT-PCR analysis suggested that DoSES could be induced by MeJA. Conclusion The cDNA encoding DoSES was cloned. The research results provide basic materials for further function alanalysis of this gene in the future.