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
Strawberry anthracnose, caused by Colletotrichum spp., is a major disease of cultivated strawberry. This study identifies 31 isolates of Colletotrichum spp. which cause strawberry anthracnose in Zhejiang Province and ...Strawberry anthracnose, caused by Colletotrichum spp., is a major disease of cultivated strawberry. This study identifies 31 isolates of Colletotrichum spp. which cause strawberry anthracnose in Zhejiang Province and Shanghai City, China. Eleven isolates were identified as C. acutatum, 10 as C. gloeosporioides and 10 as C. fragariae based on morphological characteristics, phylogenetic and sequence analyses. Species-specific polymerase chain reaction （PCR） and enzyme digestion further confirmed the identification of the Colletotrichum spp., demonstrating that these three species are currently the causal agents of strawberry anthracnose in the studied regions. Based on analysis of rDNA internal transcribed spacers （ITS） sequences, sequences of all C. acutatum were identical, and little genetic variability was observed between C. fragariae and C. gloeosporioides. However, the conservative nature of the Mvnl specific site from isolates of C. gloeosporioides was confirmed, and this site could be used to differentiate C. gloeosporioides from C. fragariae.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 (No.30571208)the Key Scientific and Technological Project of Hangzhou City (No.200432239),China
文摘Strawberry anthracnose, caused by Colletotrichum spp., is a major disease of cultivated strawberry. This study identifies 31 isolates of Colletotrichum spp. which cause strawberry anthracnose in Zhejiang Province and Shanghai City, China. Eleven isolates were identified as C. acutatum, 10 as C. gloeosporioides and 10 as C. fragariae based on morphological characteristics, phylogenetic and sequence analyses. Species-specific polymerase chain reaction （PCR） and enzyme digestion further confirmed the identification of the Colletotrichum spp., demonstrating that these three species are currently the causal agents of strawberry anthracnose in the studied regions. Based on analysis of rDNA internal transcribed spacers （ITS） sequences, sequences of all C. acutatum were identical, and little genetic variability was observed between C. fragariae and C. gloeosporioides. However, the conservative nature of the Mvnl specific site from isolates of C. gloeosporioides was confirmed, and this site could be used to differentiate C. gloeosporioides from C. fragariae.
