Dynamic transcriptome analysis indicates extensive and discrepant transcriptomic reprogramming of two rapeseed genotypes with contrasting NUE in response to nitrogen deficiency

Oilseed rape (Brassica napus L.) has high nitrogen (N) requirement for its optimal growth and yield. However, little is known about the transcriptomic reprogramming of rapeseed in response to N deficiency. Two rapeseed genotypes with contrasting N use efficiency (NUE) were used to perform whole-transcriptome sequencing on the shoots and roots supplied with or without N in a time-course experiment. A total of 24,435 differentially expressed genes...