Integrated metabolomics and transcriptomics analysis reveals the potential mechanism by which Methyl jasmonate enhances the pungent flavor of soilless-cultivated Chinese chives (Allium tuberosum)
BMC Plant Biology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: March 24, 2025
Abstract
Background
Methyl
jasmonate
(MeJA)
is
an
effective
plant
elicitor
that
enhances
secondary
metabolism.
Chinese
chives
are
prized
for
their
pungent
flavor,
yet
the
biosynthetic
pathways
and
regulatory
mechanisms
of
flavor
compounds
induced
by
MeJA
remain
unclear.
Methodology
This
study
integrated
metabolomic
transcriptomic
analyses
to
elucidate
how
modulates
biosynthesis
substance
precursors
in
soilless-cultivated
chives.
Results
treatment
improved
dry
matter
content
nutritional
quality
We
identified
36
volatile
183
nonvolatile
differentially
abundant
metabolites
between
MeJA-treated
control
groups.
Gene
expression
analysis
revealed
193
candidate
genes
associated
with
formation.
Among
all
genes,
a
total
2,667
DEGs
were
enriched
primarily
metabolic
pathways,
including
metabolite
biosynthesis,
linoleic
acid
metabolism,
phenylpropanoid
biosynthesis.
Furthermore,
exogenous
inhibited
synthesis
endogenous
jasmonic
as
well
enzyme
activity
gene
related
pathways.
It
also
promoted
conversion
S-alkyl-L-cysteine
S-alk(en)ylcysteine
sulfoxides
(CSOs),
increasing
accumulation
precursor
CSOs
levels
S-methyl-L-cysteine.
led
increased
concentrations
key
garlic
methiin
alliin,
intensifying
Notably,
MeJA-induced
AtuFMO1
was
enhanced
may
be
regulated
AtuPHL7
AP2/ERF-ERF
transcription
factors.
Conclusion
In
conclusion,
activates
enzyme-encoding
involved
CSOs,
leading
spicy
Methiin
Alliin.
These
findings
establish
central
hub
linking
hormonal
signaling
provide
molecular
targets
improving
Allium
crop
through
precision
horticulture.
Language: Английский
Genome-wide identification and functional analysis of the trehalose-6-phosphate phosphatase (TPP) gene family in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) and the role of SlTPP3 under NaCl stress
Scientia Horticulturae,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
345, P. 114161 - 114161
Published: April 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Methyl jasmonate regulates panicle morphogenesis by mediating the negative effects of high temperature stress on carbon and nitrogen allocation and utilization
Weilu Wang,
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Dongling Ji,
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Xiaowu Yan
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et al.
Environmental and Experimental Botany,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 106150 - 106150
Published: April 1, 2025
Language: Английский
Home food gardening in modern cities: advances, issues, and future perspectives
Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8
Published: May 30, 2024
Against
the
backdrop
of
unexpected
COVID-19
epidemic,
governments
are
facing
significant
challenges
in
mobilizing
food
resources,
particularly
fresh
products.
It
is
inevitable
that
there
will
be
intermittent
shortages
during
pandemic.
As
a
result,
home
gardening
has
gained
considerable
attention
from
city
residents
and
policymakers
modern
cities.
This
due
to
its
potential
provide
humanitarian
emergencies
lockdown.
Moreover,
increasingly
becoming
popular
recreational
activity
many
countries,
offering
therapeutic
benefits
such
as
fostering
social
bonds
through
knowledge-sharing
fruit-sharing,
improving
mental
psychological
well-being,
promoting
outdoor
physical
exercise,
strengthening
connection
between
humans
nature.
review
provides
comprehensive
summary
latest
advancements
gardening,
including
cultivated
species,
devices,
technologies,
current
issues.
also
proposes
perspectives
based
on
researches
serve
reference
for
future
research
development.
Language: Английский