Analysis of Ethylene Signal Regulating Sucrose Metabolism in Strawberry Fruits Based on RNA-seq
Ethylene is a key hormone that regulates the maturation and quality formation of horticultural crops, but its effects on non-respiratory climacteric fruits such as strawberries are not yet clear. In this study, strawberry fruits were treated with exogenous ethephon (ETH) and 1-methylcyclopropene (1-...
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Published in | Plants (Basel) Vol. 13; no. 8; p. 1121 |
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Main Authors | , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
Published |
Switzerland
MDPI AG
01.04.2024
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Summary: | Ethylene is a key hormone that regulates the maturation and quality formation of horticultural crops, but its effects on non-respiratory climacteric fruits such as strawberries are not yet clear. In this study, strawberry fruits were treated with exogenous ethephon (ETH) and 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP). It was found that ETH treatment increased the soluble solids and anthocyanin content of the fruits, reduced hardness, and decreased organic acid content, while 1-MCP treatment inhibited these processes. Transcriptome analysis revealed that differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were enriched in the starch-sucrose metabolism pathway. qRT-PCR results further showed significant changes in the expression levels of sucrose metabolism genes, confirming the influence of ethylene signals on soluble sugar accumulation during strawberry fruit development. This study elucidates the quality changes and molecular mechanisms of ethylene signal in the development of strawberry fruits, providing some key targets and theoretical support for guiding strawberry cultivation and variety improvement. |
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ISSN: | 2223-7747 2223-7747 |
DOI: | 10.3390/plants13081121 |