Tree Genetics and Molecular Breeding 2025, Vol.15, No.3, 98-107 http://genbreedpublisher.com/index.php/tgmb 105 In the future, different technical means such as genomics, transcriptomics and metabolomics can be used together for research to systematically clarify the regulatory network of anthocyanin synthesis in Morella rubra. If single-cell omics or spatial transcriptomics techniques can be used, it is also possible to observe how genes change in different tissues, at different developmental stages, or in different environments. At the same time, a genetic transformation system of its own should also be established for Morella rubra. This will enable more accurate verification of gene functions and can also be used for molecular breeding. In-depth research on the functional differences of gene families such as MYB, bHLH, and WD40 and their cooperative relationships can help breed new varieties of Morella rubra with better color and higher nutrition, and also provide theoretical support and technical methods for improving the quality of Morella rubra. Acknowledgments GenBreed Publisher appreciates the comments from two anonymous peer reviewers on the manuscript of this study. Conflict of Interest Disclosure The authors affirm that this research was conducted without any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest. 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