Pub Date : 2024-09-26DOI: 10.1016/j.postharvbio.2024.113232
Shiyu Liu , Xinyuan Zhou , Yunxiang Wang , Qing Wang , Lili Ma , Cai’e Wu , Ronghuan Wang , Yaxing Shi , Christopher B. Watkins , Jinhua Zuo , Yanyan Zheng
Temperature is one of the critical factors affecting the postharvest storage quality of sweet corn, but effects of storage temperatures have not been elucidated at the molecular level. In this study, the effects of storage at 0 °C, 4 °C and 20 °C, on quality and associated effects on the transcriptome and metabolome were investigated. Compared with storage at 20 °C, cobs stored at 0 °C and 4 °C had up-regulated expression of genes associated with cell wall disassembly (PG, PE, BMY, β-Gal) and down-regulated expression of genes involved in lignin synthesis, the up-regulation of SPP, SPS and SUS involved in sucrose synthesis, and the down-regulation of IN, FK, HXK and PFK involved in sucrose catabolism. Most of the genes involved in ethylene biosynthesis and signaling were inhibited at 0 °C, except for ERFs, while abscisic acid synthesis and signal transduction were most active at this temperature. Near-freezing temperature also maintains the integrity of the cell membrane by inhibiting the expression of PLD, PLC and LOX, which encode membrane lipid-degrading enzymes. Metabolomics and combined analysis showed that the contents of lysophospholipid, glutathione and L-ascorbic acid in sweet corn increased at low temperatures. These results provide insight into the effects of low temperatures on sweet corn quality.
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Pub Date : 2024-09-26DOI: 10.1016/j.postharvbio.2024.113228
Song Zhang , Shuwen Wang , Yu Li, Jinjie Wang, Jingying Shi, Yong Peng, Pei Liu
Enzymatic browning occurs rapidly in fresh-cut apples and can lead to economic losses. Although various methods have been developed to prevent this browning, physical methods are costly, and chemical methods are controversial, suggesting the potential usefulness of an endogenous natural browning inhibitor. In this study, the effects of ursolic acid (UA), a natural endogenous compound, on apple browning were investigated. It was found that UA inhibited the activity of polyphenol oxidase through Cu2+ chelation. Molecular docking indicated that the inhibition was reversible and mixed-type. Moreover, UA treatment promoted the scavenging of reactive oxygen species in fresh-cut apple and reduced the proliferation of microorganisms on the apple surface. Similar effects were observed on the browning of chestnut, eggplant, potatoes, and pears. In conclusion, the findings demonstrate the efficacy of UA on inhibiting browning in fresh-cut apple, together with an analysis of the mechanism involved.
鲜切苹果会迅速发生酶促褐变,从而导致经济损失。虽然已经开发出多种方法来防止这种褐变,但物理方法成本高昂,化学方法也存在争议,这表明内源性天然褐变抑制剂具有潜在的作用。本研究调查了天然内源化合物熊果酸(UA)对苹果褐变的影响。研究发现,熊果酸通过 Cu2+ 螯合作用抑制了多酚氧化酶的活性。分子对接表明,这种抑制作用是可逆的、混合型的。此外,UA 处理可促进鲜切苹果中活性氧的清除,并减少苹果表面微生物的增殖。在栗子、茄子、马铃薯和梨的褐变过程中也观察到了类似的效果。总之,研究结果表明了 UA 在抑制鲜切苹果褐变方面的功效,并对其中的机理进行了分析。
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Pub Date : 2024-09-26DOI: 10.1016/j.postharvbio.2024.113231
Qian Zhao , Yuqing Li , Lina Gu , Shuting Li , Di He , Shanrong Dong , Qingyu Zhang , Jianrang Luo , Yanlong Zhang
Emergence of floral scents marked a significant milestone in biological development of plant, letting out olfactory signals that enable them to induce pollinators. In this research, molecular and metabolomics methodologies were used to explore terpene synthase (TPS) genes, which are responsible for synthesis of floral fragrance in Paeonia lactiflora ‘Wu Hua Long Yu’. Analyses on transcriptome data identified 11 PlTPS genes, among them 7 genes were isolated, and the functions of 5 genes were confirmed. PlTPS1 was identified as a single-product enzyme; PlTPS4, 8 and 9 were identified as bifunctional enzymes, capable of recognizing farnesyl pyrophosphate and geranyl pyrophosphate; PlTPS6 generated multiple products by recognizing farnesyl pyrophosphate. Enzymatic products of these PlTPS proteins closely matched the volatile terpenes emitted by flowers, revealing the relation between PlTPS genes and the release of such volatile compounds. Functions of five PlTPS genes in herbaceous peony were further elucidated through virus-induced gene silencing experiments, as well as overexpression in tobacco. PlTPS1 catalyzes geraniol production, while PlTPS4 catalyzes linalool. PlTPS6 is responsible for producing two sesquiterpenes, caryophyllene and α-humulene. PlTPS8, with the most varied products, mainly catalyzes the production of α-pinene, linalool, and germacrene D. Based on these findings, graphical models summarizing the biosynthesis of floral volatile terpenes in herbaceous peony have been proposed. The characterization of PlTPS genes has elucidated their specific roles in the synthesis of herbaceous peony fragrance, opening up possibilities for introducing or enhancing floral scents in herbaceous peony and other plants.
{"title":"Identification and characterization of terpene synthase genes accounting for volatile terpene emissions in the flower of Paeonia lactiflora","authors":"Qian Zhao , Yuqing Li , Lina Gu , Shuting Li , Di He , Shanrong Dong , Qingyu Zhang , Jianrang Luo , Yanlong Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.postharvbio.2024.113231","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.postharvbio.2024.113231","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Emergence of floral scents marked a significant milestone in biological development of plant, letting out olfactory signals that enable them to induce pollinators. In this research, molecular and metabolomics methodologies were used to explore terpene synthase (TPS) genes, which are responsible for synthesis of floral fragrance in <em>Paeonia lactiflora</em> ‘Wu Hua Long Yu’. Analyses on transcriptome data identified 11 <em>PlTPS</em> genes, among them 7 genes were isolated, and the functions of 5 genes were confirmed. <em>PlTPS1</em> was identified as a single-product enzyme; <em>PlTPS4</em>, <em>8</em> and <em>9</em> were identified as bifunctional enzymes, capable of recognizing farnesyl pyrophosphate and geranyl pyrophosphate; <em>PlTPS6</em> generated multiple products by recognizing farnesyl pyrophosphate. Enzymatic products of these PlTPS proteins closely matched the volatile terpenes emitted by flowers, revealing the relation between <em>PlTPS</em> genes and the release of such volatile compounds. Functions of five <em>PlTPS</em> genes in herbaceous peony were further elucidated through virus-induced gene silencing experiments, as well as overexpression in tobacco. <em>PlTPS1</em> catalyzes geraniol production, while <em>PlTPS4</em> catalyzes linalool. <em>PlTPS6</em> is responsible for producing two sesquiterpenes, caryophyllene and α-humulene. <em>PlTPS8</em>, with the most varied products, mainly catalyzes the production of α-pinene, linalool, and germacrene D. Based on these findings, graphical models summarizing the biosynthesis of floral volatile terpenes in herbaceous peony have been proposed. The characterization of <em>PlTPS</em> genes has elucidated their specific roles in the synthesis of herbaceous peony fragrance, opening up possibilities for introducing or enhancing floral scents in herbaceous peony and other plants.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20328,"journal":{"name":"Postharvest Biology and Technology","volume":"219 ","pages":"Article 113231"},"PeriodicalIF":6.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142322992","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-09-25DOI: 10.1016/j.postharvbio.2024.113222
Jobin Francis , Sony George , Binu M. Devassy , Sudhish N. George
Soluble Solids Content (SSC) is an important quality attribute that represents the internal quality of fruits. Visible and near-infrared (Vis/NIR) combined with chemometric algorithms are now popular methods for non-invasive measurement and visualization of SSC. However, in fruits with a thick rind and a large flesh volume, such as watermelon, SSC is not evenly distributed across the fruit. The variability in SSC across the fruit flesh may have an adverse effect on the accuracy of quality analysis algorithms. Thus, this paper presents an accurate and efficient approach for predicting the spatial variation of SSC in watermelons using a combined framework of low-rank approximation and deep neural networks. Watermelon ‘Spania’ was selected for this study, and hyperspectral images of each watermelon were taken from various views, including the top, bottom, and two lateral views. The low-rank property is employed as a constraint in this approach to eliminate the unwanted variations in the spectral data. The low-rank component of the spectral data, free of unwanted variations, is then fed into a fully connected neural network (FNN) for the prediction of watermelon SSC values. The proposed approach obtained optimal performance in calibration and prediction with , RMSEP = 0.132, and , RMSEP = 0.195 respectively. Further, the prediction outcomes of the proposed method were compared with state-of-the-art such as Partial Least Square Regression (PLSR), Support Vector Regression (SVR), Multiple Linear Regression (MLR), Decision Tree (DT), and Random Forest (RF). The overall results showed that combining HSI data with a low-rank and deep neural network framework is an efficient method for accurately predicting SSC in watermelons as well as correctly predicting spatial variability of SSC in individual fruits.
{"title":"Development of a unified framework of low-rank approximation and deep neural networks for predicting the spatial variability of SSC in `Spania' watermelons using vis/NIR hyperspectral imaging","authors":"Jobin Francis , Sony George , Binu M. Devassy , Sudhish N. George","doi":"10.1016/j.postharvbio.2024.113222","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.postharvbio.2024.113222","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Soluble Solids Content (SSC) is an important quality attribute that represents the internal quality of fruits. Visible and near-infrared (Vis/NIR) combined with chemometric algorithms are now popular methods for non-invasive measurement and visualization of SSC. However, in fruits with a thick rind and a large flesh volume, such as watermelon, SSC is not evenly distributed across the fruit. The variability in SSC across the fruit flesh may have an adverse effect on the accuracy of quality analysis algorithms. Thus, this paper presents an accurate and efficient approach for predicting the spatial variation of SSC in watermelons using a combined framework of low-rank approximation and deep neural networks. Watermelon ‘Spania’ was selected for this study, and hyperspectral images of each watermelon were taken from various views, including the top, bottom, and two lateral views. The low-rank property is employed as a constraint in this approach to eliminate the unwanted variations in the spectral data. The low-rank component of the spectral data, free of unwanted variations, is then fed into a fully connected neural network (FNN) for the prediction of watermelon SSC values. The proposed approach obtained optimal performance in calibration and prediction with <span><math><mrow><msubsup><mrow><mspace></mspace><mtext>R</mtext><mspace></mspace></mrow><mrow><mi>C</mi></mrow><mrow><mn>2</mn></mrow></msubsup><mo>=</mo><mn>0.982</mn></mrow></math></span>, RMSEP = 0.132, and <span><math><mrow><msubsup><mrow><mspace></mspace><mtext>R</mtext><mspace></mspace></mrow><mrow><mi>P</mi></mrow><mrow><mn>2</mn></mrow></msubsup><mo>=</mo><mn>0.945</mn></mrow></math></span>, RMSEP = 0.195 respectively. Further, the prediction outcomes of the proposed method were compared with state-of-the-art such as Partial Least Square Regression (PLSR), Support Vector Regression (SVR), Multiple Linear Regression (MLR), Decision Tree (DT), and Random Forest (RF). The overall results showed that combining HSI data with a low-rank and deep neural network framework is an efficient method for accurately predicting SSC in watermelons as well as correctly predicting spatial variability of SSC in individual fruits.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20328,"journal":{"name":"Postharvest Biology and Technology","volume":"219 ","pages":"Article 113222"},"PeriodicalIF":6.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142318557","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-09-25DOI: 10.1016/j.postharvbio.2024.113226
Jiaqi Yang , Yijia Ma , Tianjing Zeng, Zhexin Li, Yuan Sui, Wenlin Zhang, Hongpan Zhong, Xu Wang
Gray mold, caused by Botrytis cinerea infection, significantly impacts postharvest kiwifruit, leading to spoilage and food safety issues. Meanwhile, methyl jasmonate (MeJA) induces defense responses in plants. This study aimed to identify the optimal MeJA concentration to induce disease resistance in kiwifruits. Notably, various plant defense enzymes were detected in MeJA-treated kiwifruit. Moreover, 0.01 mol/L MeJA was found to enhance B. cinerea resistance in kiwifruit by increasing antioxidant enzyme activity. Widely targeted metabolomics analysis revealed 62–64 differentially expressed metabolites (DEMs) between the different treatment groups. Additionally, RNA-seq analysis revealed 930–2900 differentially expressed genes (DEGs), between these groups. Subsequently, combined DEG and DEM analysis highlighted phenylpropanoid biosynthesis and plant hormone signaling as key transduction pathway associated with MeJA-induced resistance. Overall, these findings identified the mechanism of MeJA-induced resistance in kiwifruit, providing a theoretical basis for the safe and effective control of postharvest diseases in kiwifruit.
由灰霉病菌(Botrytis cinerea)感染引起的灰霉病严重影响采后猕猴桃,导致变质和食品安全问题。同时,茉莉酸甲酯(MeJA)可诱导植物产生防御反应。本研究旨在确定诱导猕猴桃抗病的最佳 MeJA 浓度。值得注意的是,在经 MeJA 处理的猕猴桃中检测到了多种植物防御酶。此外,研究还发现 0.01 mol/L MeJA 能通过提高抗氧化酶的活性来增强猕猴桃的抗病性。广泛的靶向代谢组学分析显示,不同处理组之间存在 62-64 个差异表达代谢物(DEMs)。此外,RNA-seq 分析还发现这些组间存在 930-2900 个差异表达基因(DEG)。随后,结合 DEG 和 DEM 分析,发现苯丙酮生物合成和植物激素信号转导是与 MeJA 诱导的抗性相关的关键传导途径。总之,这些发现确定了 MeJA 诱导猕猴桃抗性的机制,为安全有效地控制猕猴桃采后病害提供了理论依据。
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Pub Date : 2024-09-23DOI: 10.1016/j.postharvbio.2024.113223
Jingyu Jia , Enyan Chen , Yajing Tian , Jiahao Shen , Xinyue Pang , Xin Li
The differentiation trajectories of 13 cell clusters in H. undatus during senescence have been revealed by single-cell transcriptome (scRNA-seq) analysis, and the five cell clusters in the exocarp have been found to induce resistance mainly. However, the precise localization and functional differentiation of these five cell clusters remain unclear. In this study, phenotypic changes in the exocarp were recorded, and the ROS production and flavonoid biosynthesis in the exocarp were elucidated. The trajectories of the cell clusters involved in exocarp function were further revealed in scRNA-seq profiles. Through integrated analysis of scRNA-seq and spatial RNA-seq data at resolutions of 0.5, 0.6, and 1.5, using algorithms SingleR, SciBet, CARD, and RCTD, the fine localization of these clusters from the outer to inner layers was achieved. RNA-FISH was used to validate the specific expression of marker genes HuSP2 and HuCEL2 in different locations of the exocarp. Finally, the differentiation trajectories of the five cell clusters were analyzed by selecting highly correlated cells with specific functions for each cluster. The core roles of HuPRP and HuCRRSP55 in the gene regulatory networks of exocarp clusters were revealed. A hypothesis that the five clusters in the exocarp participate in the induction of resistance was proposed.
{"title":"Fine localization and functional differentiation of exocarp cell clusters during fruit senescence revealed by single-cell and spatial transcriptomics","authors":"Jingyu Jia , Enyan Chen , Yajing Tian , Jiahao Shen , Xinyue Pang , Xin Li","doi":"10.1016/j.postharvbio.2024.113223","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.postharvbio.2024.113223","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The differentiation trajectories of 13 cell clusters in <em>H. undatus</em> during senescence have been revealed by single-cell transcriptome (scRNA-seq) analysis, and the five cell clusters in the exocarp have been found to induce resistance mainly. However, the precise localization and functional differentiation of these five cell clusters remain unclear. In this study, phenotypic changes in the exocarp were recorded, and the ROS production and flavonoid biosynthesis in the exocarp were elucidated. The trajectories of the cell clusters involved in exocarp function were further revealed in scRNA-seq profiles. Through integrated analysis of scRNA-seq and spatial RNA-seq data at resolutions of 0.5, 0.6, and 1.5, using algorithms SingleR, SciBet, CARD, and RCTD, the fine localization of these clusters from the outer to inner layers was achieved. RNA-FISH was used to validate the specific expression of marker genes <em>HuSP2</em> and <em>HuCEL2</em> in different locations of the exocarp. Finally, the differentiation trajectories of the five cell clusters were analyzed by selecting highly correlated cells with specific functions for each cluster. The core roles of <em>HuPRP</em> and <em>HuCRRSP55</em> in the gene regulatory networks of exocarp clusters were revealed. A hypothesis that the five clusters in the exocarp participate in the induction of resistance was proposed.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":20328,"journal":{"name":"Postharvest Biology and Technology","volume":"219 ","pages":"Article 113223"},"PeriodicalIF":6.4,"publicationDate":"2024-09-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S092552142400468X/pdfft?md5=6510d0cfd8ff1e5594ec82e61fdcac1e&pid=1-s2.0-S092552142400468X-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142312017","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-09-23DOI: 10.1016/j.postharvbio.2024.113221
Jiahui Cai , Ziling Wu , Wang Zheng , Qiunan Zhu , Zunyang Song , Weixin Chen , Xueping Li , Xiaoyang Zhu
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Pub Date : 2024-09-23DOI: 10.1016/j.postharvbio.2024.113227
Catherine Savage , Arno Erasmus , Wilma du Plooy , Cheryl Lennox , Paul H. Fourie
Green mould (caused by Penicillium digitatum) is the largest contributor to loss due to postharvest decay of citrus fruit. Imazalil (IMZ) in the IMZ sulphate formulation is the most important fungicide in green mould management in citrus packhouses. Studies have highlighted the importance of pH and temperature of IMZ sulphate solutions, as well as the exposure time of fruit to the solution, but were focussed on dip application as this was the most common IMZ application method. The heated flooder (in-line drench or cascade) has widely replaced the use of a dip or bath for IMZ application in citrus packhouses globally; however, studies on its optimal use and efficacy were needed. Variables that were studied included the effects of pH (3, 4, 5 and 6), the temperature of the solution (45, 55 and 65 °C at pH 6), and concentration (250 or 500 mg L−1) in a time of 8 s. Imazalil residue loading models were developed for the effects of pH and temperature. Imazalil residue levels loaded on Satsuma mandarin, lemon, navel and Valencia orange fruit increased as pH, temperature range and concentration were increased, and were generally in the range between 0.4 and 3.0 mg kg−1. The South African Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) of 5.0 mg kg−1 was often exceeded at a pH of 6 at temperatures of 55 and 65 °C. At residue levels below the MRL, IMZ application using the heated flooder offered excellent curative action on 24-hour-old infections, excellent protective control, as well as sporulation inhibition. Sporulation inhibition of P. digitatum from green mould lesions was modelled on residue levels, and 90 % inhibition was obtained at residue levels of 1.84–2.47 mg kg−1.
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Pub Date : 2024-09-21DOI: 10.1016/j.postharvbio.2024.113216
Shuang Gu , Lin Xie , Xuerong Sheng , Guiqing Xing , Xiangyang Wang
Plant development relies heavily on regulated cell death, which is crucial for specific plant responses to biological stresses. Ferroptosis, an iron-dependent, oxidative, and non-apoptotic cell death form, has been recently discovered in animal cells. In this study, we investigated whether a ferroptosis-like process could be relevant to cell death in postharvest fruit rot of blueberry caused by Alternaria alternata and Fusarium fujikuroi. The results showed that deferoxamine mesylate and glutathione (GSH) treated fruit showed enhanced disease resistance with lower lesion areas, whereas an opposite result was observed in hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) treatment, indicating that intracellular ferroptosis might exist in the fungal infected blueberry fruit. Compared to control, deferoxamine mesylate or GSH treatment improved chlorophyll fluorescence parameters, which contributed to the stability of photosynthesis. In terms of ferroptosis pathway in the adjacent area of infected fruit, deferoxamine mesylate suppressed an iron-dependent cell death pathway that was characterized by depletion of H2O2 and MDA and accumulation of GSH, as well as the reduction of ferrous ions and total iron ions. Meanwhile, deferoxamine mesylate could effectively delay the decrease rate of unsaturation value and key phospholipids of fungi infected fruit during storage, which possibly maintained the integrity of cell membrane. Due to the serious rot of the lesion area, the peroxidation of membrane lipids was severe, accompanied by metabolic disorders. These combined results demonstrated that deferoxamine mesylate treatment could reduce Fenton reaction by chelating Fe2+ and avoid excessive accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), suppress iron-dependent ferroptosis, thereby maintaining fruit quality and reducing postharvest diseases.
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Pub Date : 2024-09-21DOI: 10.1016/j.postharvbio.2024.113215
Meiying Li , Yan Yan , Liwang Zeng , Zhengnan Xie , Zehong Ding , Jinghao Yang , Yu Wang , Jianxiang Ma , Kaisen Huo , Xiaoliang Yang , Qiyu Xia , Xiao xue Ye , Chaochao Li , Zhiqiang Jin , Licheng Ren , Wei Hu
Methyl jasmonate (MeJA), an important phytohormone, plays a vital role in many biological processes. However, its effect and mechanism in regulating ethylene synthesis and fruit ripening in banana remain unknown. In this research, we found that exogenous MeJA accelerated postharvest ripening of banana, which coincided with increased ethylene production and upregulation of MbACS7 and MbACO13 expression. MabHLH130 directly interacted with and stimulated the transcription of MbACS7 and MbACO13. Additionally, MabHLH130 interacted with Ma14-3-3e through the RHSSSP motif. Overexpression of either MabHLH130 or Ma14-3–3e in tomato promoted ethylene production and fruit ripening, and this effect was enhanced by exogenous MeJA treatment. Furthermore, the Ma14-3–3e-MabHLH130 interaction module activated MbACS7 and MbACO13 transcription, which was enhanced by exogenous MeJA treatment. Taken together, these results demonstrated that the MeJA-responsive Ma14-3–3e-MabHLH130-MbACS7/MbACO13 module promoted ethylene biosynthesis and fruit ripening in bananas, providing valuable genetic targets for breeding programs aimed at extending fruit shelf-life.
茉莉酸甲酯(MeJA)是一种重要的植物激素,在许多生物过程中发挥着重要作用。然而,它在调节乙烯合成和香蕉果实成熟方面的作用和机制仍不清楚。本研究发现,外源 MeJA 可加速香蕉采后成熟,这与乙烯产量增加以及 MbACS7 和 MbACO13 表达上调有关。MabHLH130直接与MbACS7和MbACO13相互作用并刺激其转录。此外,MabHLH130通过RHSSSP基序与Ma14-3-3e相互作用。在番茄中过表达 MabHLH130 或 Ma14-3-3e 可促进乙烯的产生和果实成熟,外源 MeJA 处理可增强这种效应。此外,Ma14-3-3e-MabHLH130 相互作用模块激活了 MbACS7 和 MbACO13 的转录,外源 MeJA 处理增强了这种作用。综上所述,这些结果表明,MeJA响应的Ma14-3-3e-MabHLH130-MbACS7/MbACO13模块促进了香蕉的乙烯生物合成和果实成熟,为旨在延长果实货架期的育种计划提供了有价值的遗传目标。
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