International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(22), P. 12024 - 12024
Published: Nov. 8, 2024
Abscisic
acid
(ABA)
is
a
crucial
plant
hormone
that
plays
decisive
role
in
regulating
seed
and
fruit
development
becoming
increasingly
important
agricultural
applications.
This
article
delves
into
ABA’s
regulatory
functions
growth,
particularly
during
the
stages
of
development.
In
phase,
elevated
ABA
levels
help
maintain
dormancy,
aiding
survival
under
unfavorable
conditions.
During
development,
regulates
pigment
synthesis
sugar
accumulation,
influencing
nutritional
value
market
quality
fruit.
highlights
three
main
strategies
for
applying
production:
use
analogs,
signal
modulators,
breeding
techniques
based
on
signaling.
analogs
can
mimic
natural
ABA,
while
including
enhancers
inhibitors,
are
used
to
finely
tune
responses
optimizing
crop
performance
specific
growth
Furthermore,
signaling
aim
select
varieties
effectively
utilize
pathways
through
genetic
engineering
other
technologies.
not
only
key
regulator
but
also
holds
great
potential
modern
practices.
ABSTRACT
Phosphorus
(P)
is
vital
for
plant
growth,
and
continuous
P
fertiliser
application
necessary
to
increase
yield
quality,
but
it
can
cause
environmental
pollution.
Plants
maintain
a
steady
phosphate
(Pi)
supply
through
complex
signalling
pathways.
Phosphate
starvation
response
1
(PHR1),
key
regulator
of
Pi
signals
in
plants,
enables
plants
sufficient
level.
However,
the
role
PHR1
fruit
quality
remains
unclear.
In
this
study,
we
determined
function
Fragaria
vesca
(FvPHR1)
by
overexpressing
FvPHR1
gene.
We
identified
validated
two
downstream
genes
investigating
phenotypes
analysing
RNA‐Seq
data.
directly
enhanced
expression
transporter
1;7
(
FvPHT1;7
),
increasing
uptake
improving
photosynthesis
efficiency.
Additionally,
upregulated
sugar
will
eventually
be
exported
9
FvSWEET9
which
encodes
that
facilitates
transport
from
leaves
fruit.
enhance
photosynthetic
products
source
via
pathway
facilitate
sink
FvSWEET9.
plays
complicated
providing
molecular
foundation
developing
strawberry
cultivars
with
highly
efficient
utilisation
processes
high
content.
Horticulturae,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(3), P. 229 - 229
Published: Feb. 27, 2024
Grapes
are
a
globally
important
fruit
with
significant
economic
value,
influenced
by
factors
such
as
sugar
content,
organic
acids,
hormones,
and
antioxidants.
Understanding
the
dynamics
of
these
compounds
during
grape
development
ripening
is
critical
for
optimizing
berry
quality
production.
This
study
investigates
changes
in
sugar,
antioxidants
two
varieties,
‘Italia’
‘Bronx
Seedless’,
at
various
growth
stages
(BBCH-77,
BBCH-79,
BBCH-81,
BBCH-83,
BBCH-85,
BBCH-89).
Regarding
sugars,
variations
were
observed
due
to
grapevine
cultivar
phenological
stage.
Seedless’
grapes
consistently
displayed
lower
content
than
grapes,
regardless
type
being
examined.
The
BBCH-77
stage
exhibited
levels
compared
BBCH-89.
varieties
distinct
nutritional
profiles,
each
their
unique
advantages
terms
acid
composition.
Both
rich
primary
glucose
fructose,
displaying
notably
high
beneficial
tartaric
acid,
enhancing
its
value.
On
other
hand,
stood
out
higher
concentrations
fumaric,
butyric,
oxalic
contributing
taste
health
benefits.
Throughout
from
BBCH-89,
an
increase
was
observed,
peaking
BBCH-85
stage,
except
maleic
acid.
In
hormonal
Seedless’.
predominant
hormone,
abscisic
(ABA),
alongside
quantities
zeatin,
indicated
strong
physiological
response
environmental
developmental
cues
both
hormone
increasing
approached
maturity.
Antioxidant
profiles
also
varied
between
showing
antioxidant
increased
comprehensive
analysis
contributes
our
understanding
complex
processes
underlying
ripening,
potential
implications
refining
production
strategies.
Molecular Horticulture,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
4(1)
Published: June 5, 2024
Abstract
Most
of
the
carbon
found
in
fruits
at
harvest
is
imported
by
phloem.
Imported
provide
material
needed
for
accumulation
sugars,
organic
acids,
secondary
compounds,
addition
to
synthesis
cell
walls.
The
sugars
during
fruit
development
influences
not
only
sweetness
but
also
various
parameters
controlling
composition
(fruit
“quality”).
acids
and
sugar
grape
berry
flesh
cells
a
key
process
ripening.
present
review
presents
an
update
research
on
development,
anatomical
structure,
acid
metabolism,
transporters,
regulatory
factors.
Plant Biotechnology Journal,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 7, 2025
Summary
Apple
(
Malus
domestica
Borkh.)
is
one
of
the
most
economically
valuable
fruit
crops
globally
and
a
key
dietary
source
for
various
nutrients.
However,
levels
ascorbic
acid
(AsA)
anthocyanin,
essential
micronutrients
human
health,
are
extremely
low
in
pulp
commonly
cultivated
apple
varieties.
In
present
study,
second‐generation
hybrid
strain
Xinjiang
red‐fleshed
(‘Zihong
No.
1’
×
‘Gala’)
was
used
as
test
material.
The
results
revealed
that
AsA
content
significantly
higher
than
non‐red‐fleshed
varieties,
expression
MdGLDH
,
gene
D‐mannose/L‐galactose
pathway,
correlated
strongly
with
levels.
Using
promoter
bait,
an
R3‐type
MYB
transcription
factor
(TF),
MdCPC‐like,
identified
through
yeast
one‐hybrid
screening.
Further
analysis
overexpression
MdCPCL
increased
anthocyanin
both
callus
fruits,
whereas
knockdown
led
to
reduction
their
Moreover,
interaction
between
bHLH
TF
MdILR3‐like
confirmed,
forming
MdCPCL‐MdILR3L
complex.
This
complex
enhanced
downstream
target
genes
MdANS
promoting
synthesis
anthocyanins.
study
contributes
further
enrich
anabolic
pathways
apples
provides
theoretical
foundation
quality
breeding
BMC Genomics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
26(1)
Published: Feb. 20, 2025
Common
bean
(Phaseolus
vulgaris),
a
staple
food
in
Latin
America
and
Africa,
serves
as
vital
source
of
energy,
protein,
essential
minerals
for
millions
people.
However,
genomics
knowledge
that
breeders
could
leverage
improvement
this
crop
is
scarce.
We
have
developed
validated
comparative
approach
to
predict
conserved
transcription
factor
binding
sites
(TFBS)
common
studied
gene
regulatory
networks.
analyzed
promoter
regions
identified
TFBS
12,631
genes
with
an
average
6
motifs
per
gene.
Moreover,
we
discovered
statistically
significant
relationship
between
the
number
amount
available
experimental
evidence
regulation.
Notably,
ERF,
MYB,
bHLH
families
dominated
motifs,
implications
starch
biosynthesis
Furthermore,
provide
data
resource
can
be
interrogated
landscape
any
set
genes.
Our
results
underscore
significance
conservation
legumes
aligns
notion
core
often
exhibit
more
makeup.
The
study
demonstrates
effectiveness
addressing
genome
information
gaps
non-model
organisms
provides
valuable
insights
into
networks
governing
support
programs.
Horticulture Research,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12(6)
Published: March 4, 2025
Abstract
Salt
stress
is
an
important
abiotic
affecting
the
growth
and
fruit
quality
of
apple
fruits.
Although
jasmonic
acid
(JA)
hormones
WRKY
transcription
factors
(TFs)
have
both
been
reported
to
be
involved
in
plant
salt
responses,
molecular
mechanisms
by
which
JA-mediated
TFs
regulate
apples
remain
unclear.
Here,
we
report
identification
a
family
TF
from
apple,
MdWRKY9,
its
involvement
tolerance
regulating
expression
Na+/H+
antiporters,
MdNHX1,
MdSOS2.
Furthermore,
show
that
protein
repressors
MdJAZ5
MdJAZ10
JA
signaling
pathway
can
interact
with
MdWRKY9
form
complex
inhibit
DNA-binding
transcriptional
activation
activity.
The
signal
triggers
degradation
proteins
26S
proteasome,
disrupting
JAZ–WRKY
thereby
releasing
activate
downstream
gene
expression,
promoting
apples.
These
findings
provide
insights
into
mechanism
plants.
