Jinwei Suo , Zhanhua Zhou , Mohamed A. Farag , Zuying Zhang , Jiasheng Wu , Yuanyuan Hu , Lili Song
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Abstract
Torreya grandis nuts require postharvest ripening for oil accumulation, with ethephon (ETH) commonly used to induce such process, thereby impacting the endophytic microbial community. In this study, shelled T. grandis nuts were divided into two groups: one treated ETH and the other with water (CK). The ETH treatment expedited nutrient metabolism from day 5 till day 10 as manifested by a decline in starch content, while increasing oil and soluble protein, enhancing enzyme activity, and reducing nut decay incidence. ETH-treated nut exhibited greater bacterial and fungal diversity compared with CK, along with more distinct microbial biomarkers. Structural equation modeling linked with ETH treatment revealed that increased oil content was mediated via increased abundance of Myxozyma, Rhodobacter, and pyruvate kinase activity. Chalara, a fungal biomarker, was strongly correlated with decay incidence. These findings offer valuable biomarkers for mitigating decay and improving T. grandis nuts quality during post-ripening stage in the future.
期刊介绍:
The journal is devoted exclusively to the publication of original papers, review articles and frontiers articles on biological and technological postharvest research. This includes the areas of postharvest storage, treatments and underpinning mechanisms, quality evaluation, packaging, handling and distribution of fresh horticultural crops including fruit, vegetables, flowers and nuts, but excluding grains, seeds and forages.
Papers reporting novel insights from fundamental and interdisciplinary research will be particularly encouraged. These disciplines include systems biology, bioinformatics, entomology, plant physiology, plant pathology, (bio)chemistry, engineering, modelling, and technologies for nondestructive testing.
Manuscripts on fresh food crops that will be further processed after postharvest storage, or on food processes beyond refrigeration, packaging and minimal processing will not be considered.