The unique fruity aroma of strawberries enhances their appeal to consumers.Fragaria nilgerrensis,a wild strawberry distributed in Southwest China and known for its distinctive peach-like aroma,represents a valuable re...The unique fruity aroma of strawberries enhances their appeal to consumers.Fragaria nilgerrensis,a wild strawberry distributed in Southwest China and known for its distinctive peach-like aroma,represents a valuable resource for improving the fragrance of cultivated strawberries.However,the molecular mechanism underlying the peach-like aroma biosynthesis remains largely unexplored.In this study,we integrated metabolomic and transcriptomic data across four developmental stages of F.nilgerrensis fruits to construct a detailed profile of volatile organic compounds(VOCs)and the associated gene expression alterations during fruit maturation.Our findings reveal that g-decalactone,d-decalactone,and g-undecalactone are the primary compounds responsible for the pronounced peach-like aroma,with their levels showing a significant correlation with the activity of the FngFAD2 enzyme.The silencing of the FngFAD2 gene through tobacco rattle viral(TRV)induction resulted in notable reductions in both the peach-like aroma and lactone content in the fruit.In addition,integrating dual luciferase assays,yeast one-hybrid(Y1H)and subcellular localization experiments,we also identified three transcription factors(FngDOF1.2,FngWRKY3,and FngWRI1)that enhance FngFAD2 expression.These findings elucidate the molecular regulatory network involved in the complex developmental process of peach-like flavor in strawberry fruits.Additionally,our research also provides a foundation for the utilization of the wild strawberry as well as improving the flavor and quality of cultivated strawberries.展开更多
Superconducting elect rides have attracted growing attention for their potential to achieve high superconducting transition temperatures(T_(C))under pressure.However,many known elect rides are chemically reactive and ...Superconducting elect rides have attracted growing attention for their potential to achieve high superconducting transition temperatures(T_(C))under pressure.However,many known elect rides are chemically reactive and unstable,making high-quality single-crystal growth,characterization,and measurements difficult,and most do not exhibit superconductivity at ambient pressure.In contrast,La_(3) In stands out for its ambient-pressure superconductivity(T_(C)∼9.4 K)and the availability of high-quality single crystals.Here,we investigate its low-energy electronic structure using angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy and first-principles calculations.The bands near the Fermi energy(E_(F))are mainly derived from La 5d and In 5p orbitals.A saddle point is directly observed at the Brillouin zone(BZ)boundary,while a three-dimensional Van Hove singularity crosses E_(F) at the BZ corner.First-principles calculations further reveal topological Dirac surface states within the bulk energy gap above E_(F).The coexistence of a high density of states and in-gap topological surface states near𝐸F suggests that La3In offers a promising platform for tuning superconductivity and exploring possible topological superconducting phases through doping or external pressure.展开更多
基金supported by grants from National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.32372655,32060085,32260094,32060237)Applied Basic Research Project of Yunnan(Grant Nos.202301AS070071,and 202101AZ070001-166)Yunnan Innovation Guidance and Technology Enterprise Cultivation Plan Project(Grant No.202304BT090032).
文摘The unique fruity aroma of strawberries enhances their appeal to consumers.Fragaria nilgerrensis,a wild strawberry distributed in Southwest China and known for its distinctive peach-like aroma,represents a valuable resource for improving the fragrance of cultivated strawberries.However,the molecular mechanism underlying the peach-like aroma biosynthesis remains largely unexplored.In this study,we integrated metabolomic and transcriptomic data across four developmental stages of F.nilgerrensis fruits to construct a detailed profile of volatile organic compounds(VOCs)and the associated gene expression alterations during fruit maturation.Our findings reveal that g-decalactone,d-decalactone,and g-undecalactone are the primary compounds responsible for the pronounced peach-like aroma,with their levels showing a significant correlation with the activity of the FngFAD2 enzyme.The silencing of the FngFAD2 gene through tobacco rattle viral(TRV)induction resulted in notable reductions in both the peach-like aroma and lactone content in the fruit.In addition,integrating dual luciferase assays,yeast one-hybrid(Y1H)and subcellular localization experiments,we also identified three transcription factors(FngDOF1.2,FngWRKY3,and FngWRI1)that enhance FngFAD2 expression.These findings elucidate the molecular regulatory network involved in the complex developmental process of peach-like flavor in strawberry fruits.Additionally,our research also provides a foundation for the utilization of the wild strawberry as well as improving the flavor and quality of cultivated strawberries.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12222413,12174443,12274459,and 12404266)the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant Nos.2023YFA1406500,2022YFA1403800,and 2022YFA1403103)+3 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai (Grant No.23ZR1482200)the Natural Science Foundation of Ningbo (Grant No.2024J019)the Science Research Project of Hebei Education Department (Grant No.BJ2025060)the funding of Ningbo Yongjiang Talent Program。
文摘Superconducting elect rides have attracted growing attention for their potential to achieve high superconducting transition temperatures(T_(C))under pressure.However,many known elect rides are chemically reactive and unstable,making high-quality single-crystal growth,characterization,and measurements difficult,and most do not exhibit superconductivity at ambient pressure.In contrast,La_(3) In stands out for its ambient-pressure superconductivity(T_(C)∼9.4 K)and the availability of high-quality single crystals.Here,we investigate its low-energy electronic structure using angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy and first-principles calculations.The bands near the Fermi energy(E_(F))are mainly derived from La 5d and In 5p orbitals.A saddle point is directly observed at the Brillouin zone(BZ)boundary,while a three-dimensional Van Hove singularity crosses E_(F) at the BZ corner.First-principles calculations further reveal topological Dirac surface states within the bulk energy gap above E_(F).The coexistence of a high density of states and in-gap topological surface states near𝐸F suggests that La3In offers a promising platform for tuning superconductivity and exploring possible topological superconducting phases through doping or external pressure.
