High-throughput single nucleotide polymorphism(SNP) arrays have emerged as essential genotyping tools,significantly accelerating breeding programs and advancing basic research.In this study,a high-throughput 10K SNP g...High-throughput single nucleotide polymorphism(SNP) arrays have emerged as essential genotyping tools,significantly accelerating breeding programs and advancing basic research.In this study,a high-throughput 10K SNP genotyping array for wax gourd was developed using genotyping by target sequencing(GBTS),featuring 10,722 SNPs evenly distributed across all 12 chromosomes,including 278 functional loci associated with key economic traits.To demonstrate its utility,genetic distances among 19 elite inbred lines were calculated from SNP data and correlated with heterosis for single fruit weight.The results revealed that greater genetic distance was associated with higher middle parent heterosis(MPH) for single fruit weight.Furthermore,56 commercial wax gourd cultivars collected from eight regions were selected and genotyped.Population structure analysis,phylogenetic analysis,and principal component analysis(PCA) collectively indicated that these cultivars fall into two major groups.Group I,comprising black or dark green skinned wax gourds,exhibited lower genetic diversity than Group II,which includes green or light green skinned varieties,reflecting shorter genetic distances within Group I.Finally,60 polymorphic SNPs were used to construct DNA fingerprints for distinguishing the 56 cultivars.As the first high-throughput genotyping platform for wax gourd,this SNP array provides an effective and powerful tool for genetic analysis.展开更多
The tested soils containing different Cd levels were obtained by mixing the normal cultivated soils with the Cd-contaminated soils taken from the paddies near a mine. Five major categories of vegetables, i.e. cucumber...The tested soils containing different Cd levels were obtained by mixing the normal cultivated soils with the Cd-contaminated soils taken from the paddies near a mine. Five major categories of vegetables, i.e. cucumber, cowpea, Bok choy, radish and lettuce, widely planted in the spring and autumn in Hunan Province, were selected for pool-culture experiments. Results showed that the Cd accumulations varied greatly according to the category of vegetables. The Cd accumulations in cucumber and cowpea growing in soils with high Cd levels (1.5 mg/kg) were within the threshold limits of the national standards, meaning that these two categories are safe to grow in Cd-contaminated soils. For either the cucumber or the cowpea category, there were no significant differences in the Cd accumulations of different genotypes. Most of the tested Bok choy and radish cultivars could grow safely in soils whose Cd levels were below 1.0 mg/kg. In comparison, the Cd accumulations in some cultivars tended to increase sharply as the Cd level in the soil went beyond 1.0 mg/kg. Significant variations were also observed in the Cd accumulations of different genotypes with mounting Cd levels in the soil. Besides, there were no positive correlations between Cd accumulations in plants and Cd levels in soils, indicating large fluctuations and poor ecological stability of Bok choy and radish. Therefore, the planting of Bok choy and radish should be strictly evaluated and controlled in Cdcontaminated regions. The Cd contents of most celtuce cultivars growing in mildlycontaminated soils had already exceeded the threshold limit. Therefore, it is not safe for celtuce to grow in Cd-contaminated environments.展开更多
Dwarfism is an important plant architecture trait in crop breeding（Peng et al.,1999;Sasaki el al.,2002）.In cucurbits.the compact plant type was proposed to develop new varieties for the once-over mechanical harvest ...Dwarfism is an important plant architecture trait in crop breeding（Peng et al.,1999;Sasaki el al.,2002）.In cucurbits.the compact plant type was proposed to develop new varieties for the once-over mechanical harvest for concentrated fruit set and higher densities（Li et al.,2011;Mondal et al.,2011）.展开更多
Cucumber is an important vegetable crop and a model crop for the study of sex expression in plants. However, the genomic resources and tools for functional genomics studies in cucumber are still limited. In this paper...Cucumber is an important vegetable crop and a model crop for the study of sex expression in plants. However, the genomic resources and tools for functional genomics studies in cucumber are still limited. In this paper, we conducted ethyl methyl sulfone（EMS） mutagenesis in the northern China ecotype cucumber inbred line 406 to construct a mutant library. We optimized the conditions of EMS mutagenesis on inbred line 406 which included treatment of seeds at 1.5% EMS for 12h. We obtained a number of mutant lines showing inheritable morphological changes in plant architecture, leaves, floral organs, fruits and other traits through M1, M2 and M3 generations. The F2 segregating populations were constructed and analyzed.We found that a short fruit mutant and a yellow-green fruit peel mutant were both under the control of a single recessive gene, respectively. These results provide valuable germplasm resources for the improvement of cucumber genetics and functional genomic research.展开更多
Trichomes that cover the epidermis of aerial plant organs play multiple roles in plant protection.Compared with a unicellular trichome in model plants,the development mechanism of the multicellular trichome is largely...Trichomes that cover the epidermis of aerial plant organs play multiple roles in plant protection.Compared with a unicellular trichome in model plants,the development mechanism of the multicellular trichome is largely unclear.Notably,variations in trichome development are often accompanied by defects in the biosynthesis of cuticle and secondary metabolites;however,major questions about the interactions between developmental differences in trichomes and defects in metabolic pathways remain unanswered.Here,we characterized the glabrous mutant mict/csgl1/cstbh via combined metabolomic and transcriptomic analyses to extend our limited knowledge regarding multicellular trichome development and metabolism in cucumber.Mict was found to be explicitly expressed within trichome cells.Transcriptomic analysis indicated that genes involved in flavonoid and cuticle metabolism are significantly downregulated in mict mutants.Further metabolomic analysis confirmed that flavonoids,lipids,and cuticle compositions are dramatically altered in mict mutants.Additional studies revealed that Mict regulates flavonoid,lipid,and cuticle biosynthesis by likely directly binding to downstream functional genes,such as CsTT4,CsFLS1,CsCER26,and CsMYB36.These findings suggest that specific metabolic pathways(e.g.,flavonoids and cuticle components)are co-regulated by Mict and provide insights into transcriptional regulation mechanisms of multicellular trichome development and its specific metabolism in cucumber.展开更多
Sex determination in plants gives rise to unisexual flowers. A better understanding of the regulatory mechanism underlying the production of unisexual flowers will help to clarify the process of sex determination in p...Sex determination in plants gives rise to unisexual flowers. A better understanding of the regulatory mechanism underlying the production of unisexual flowers will help to clarify the process of sex determination in plants and allow researchers and farmers to harness heterosis. Androecious cucumber(Cucumis sativus L.) plants can be used as the male parent when planted alongside a gynoecious line to produce heterozygous seeds, thus reducing the cost of seed production. The isolation and characterization of additional androecious genotypes in varied backgrounds will increase the pool of available germplasm for breeding. Here, we discovered an androecious mutant in a previously generated ethyl methanesulfonate(EMS)-mutagenized library of the cucumber inbred line ‘406’. Genetic analysis, whole-genome resequencing, and molecular marker-assisted verification demonstrated that a nonsynonymous mutation in the ethylene biosynthetic gene 1-AMINOCYCLOPROPANE-1-CARBOXYLATE SYNTHASE 11(ACS11) conferred androecy. The mutation caused an amino acid change from serine(Ser) to phenylalanine(Phe) at position 301(S301F). In vitro enzyme activity assays revealed that this S301F mutation leads to a complete loss of enzymatic activity. This study provides a new germplasm for use in cucumber breeding as the androecious male parent, and it offers new insights into the catalytic mechanism of ACS enzymes.展开更多
Bolaxinhongxiu is a new cayenne pepper cultivar produced by crossing SJ008-5-2-1 (female parent) with 0622-1-3-2-1-1 (male parent). It can be used in its fresh form or as a processed product. Bolaxinhongxiu is a mid-m...Bolaxinhongxiu is a new cayenne pepper cultivar produced by crossing SJ008-5-2-1 (female parent) with 0622-1-3-2-1-1 (male parent). It can be used in its fresh form or as a processed product. Bolaxinhongxiu is a mid-maturing variety. Its first flower normally inserts in the 13th section;the plants are about 75 cm tall and 58 cm wide;the fruits are a group of tapering and mostly skinny peppers which colored jade green first and then turn tored-colored when ripe;they are about 28.5 cm long and 1.6 cm wide, often with bright but somewhat rippled skin;each pepper weighs around 28.7 g. Whether eaten raw or processed into chopped peppers or chili sauces, the fruits taste good with a strong pungent flavor. The plant has a vigorous root system and strong resistance to high temperature and drought;it is also highlyresistant to anthracnose, blight, and viral diseases. It is a cultivar with outstanding fruiting-rate and high yields, suitable for cultivation in mountains or the open fields along the Yangtze River Basin in spring and summer.展开更多
Pumpkin is among the most popular agricultural products in Southern China. To determine the important analytical properties(dry matter, total soluble sugar,dissolvable polysaccharides, mineral content, electricity con...Pumpkin is among the most popular agricultural products in Southern China. To determine the important analytical properties(dry matter, total soluble sugar,dissolvable polysaccharides, mineral content, electricity conductivity, soluble solid content, fruit weight, fat, protein, fiber, pectin, β-carotene and edible rate) of pumpkin in Southern China, this study investigated the physical and chemical properties and texture of raw and steamed pumpkins of 13 Miben series varieties. Miben pumpkins were frozen at-40 ℃ for 24 h, or at-4 ℃ for 24 h, or were steamed for 15 min in boiling water to investigate the effect of different treatments on the textural change, and to reveal the texture and sensory properties of the different varieties. A total of 13 pumpkin varieties of Miben series CP1578, CP2116, XM2-2,Baimi II, Guangmi I, Guangzhouluxia, Jintong, Laojinhanzaoshu, Quanguanjixiang,Newzuhe III, V pumpkin, Zaoshutianmi and Daguomiben were involved in this study.The results showed that the Miben series pumpkins had significant difference in physical properties. The editable rate of Miben series pumpkins was higher than77%. Chemical properties varied among different varieties. Textures of pumpkin flesh after different processes were different. In the sensory assessment of Miben pumpkins, the varieties with overall quality scores more than 50 were Guangmi I, Laojinhanzaoshu, V pumpkin and Daguomiben, indicating that the four varieties all had excellent properties.展开更多
Aiming at solving the existing issues in purity identification of Cucurbita moschata hybrids by SSR, such as complex operation and difficult application in production practice, in this study, a simple SSR-based method...Aiming at solving the existing issues in purity identification of Cucurbita moschata hybrids by SSR, such as complex operation and difficult application in production practice, in this study, a simple SSR-based method was established for purity identification of Cucurbita moschata hybrids. By using the established simple method, without grinding, freezing, centrifugation and drying, the genomic DNA extraction process is shorter than 3 min. Compared with the conventional method, PCR detection system and silver staining in polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis of the established method are more time-saving and cost-saving. The whole detection process is shorter than 4 h, and 480 samples can be detected with this method by one person in one day. In addition, the detection result exhibits a coincidence rate of 99% with field identification. The simple SSR-based method established in this study can provide basis for large-scale rapid purity identification of Cucurbita moschata hybrids.展开更多
In order to understand the effects of the compound substrate made of mushroom bran on vegetable cultivation,the experiment of cabbage cultivation was carried out with oyster mushroom(Pleurotus ostreatus)bran,rice husk...In order to understand the effects of the compound substrate made of mushroom bran on vegetable cultivation,the experiment of cabbage cultivation was carried out with oyster mushroom(Pleurotus ostreatus)bran,rice husk charcoal,perlite and other materials in different proportions.The substrate was evaluated by measuring the physical and chemical properties of the substrate,the yield and quality of cabbage.The results showed that there were no significant differences in bulk density,pH value,total porosity and heavy metal content among treatments,whereas the EC value of treatment 1 to 5 was significantly higher than that of CK.The indexes of treatment 4 substrate with the ratio of mushroom substrate,rice husk charcoal,vermiculite and compound fertilizer being 42.5∶48.6∶8.3∶0.61,were balanced.There was no significant difference in the quality of cabbage cultivated in each treatment,whereas the yield of cabbage cultivated in treatment 4 was the highest,significantly higher than that of CK.Considering the properties of substrate and the yield of cabbage,treatment 4 could be used as the best substrate for cabbage cultivation.展开更多
In order to comply with the development trend of the multifunctional use of peppers,we conducted an investigation into the characteristics and features of varieties,potting management techniques,and the methods of ext...In order to comply with the development trend of the multifunctional use of peppers,we conducted an investigation into the characteristics and features of varieties,potting management techniques,and the methods of extending the fruit ornamental period and other aspects of courtyard ornamental and edible peppers.A set of cultivation techniques suitable for courtyard ornamental and edible peppers has been developed,including timely sowing and seedling,nutrient soil preparation,water and fertilizer management,trimming and pruning,preservation of flowers and fruits,green prevention and control of diseases and pests,harvesting,and so on.展开更多
The peel color of fruit is an important commercial trait in cucumber, but the underlying molecular basis is largely unknown. A mutant showing light green exocarp was discovered from ethyl methane sulfonate （EMS） mut...The peel color of fruit is an important commercial trait in cucumber, but the underlying molecular basis is largely unknown. A mutant showing light green exocarp was discovered from ethyl methane sulfonate （EMS） mutagenized cucumber line 406 with dark green exocarp. Genetic analysis showed the mutant phenotype is conferred by a single recessive gene, here designated as lgp （light green peel）. By re-sequencing of bulked segregants, we identified the candidate gene Csa7Go51430 encoding ACCUMULATION AND REPLICATION OF CHLOROPLASTS 5 （ARCS） that plays a vital role in chloroplast division in Arabidopsis. A single nucleotide polymorphism （SNP） causing amino acid alteration in the conserved GTPase domain of Csa7Go5143o showed co-segregation with the altered phenotype. Furthermore, the transient RNA interference of this gene resulted in reduced number and enlarged size of chloroplasts, which were also observed in the Igp mutant. This evidence supports that the non-synonymous SNP in Csa7G051430 is the causative mutation for the light green peel. This study provides a new allele for cucumber breeding for light green fruits and additional resource for the study of chloroplast development.展开更多
Sex determination in plants gives rise to unisexual flowers that facilitate outcrossing and enhance genetic diversity. In cucumber and melon, ethylene promotes carpel development and arrests sta- men development. Five...Sex determination in plants gives rise to unisexual flowers that facilitate outcrossing and enhance genetic diversity. In cucumber and melon, ethylene promotes carpel development and arrests sta- men development. Five sex-determination genes have been identified, including four encoding 1-aminocyclopropane-l-carboxylate （ACC） synthase that catalyzes the rate-limiting step in ethylene biosynthesis, and a transcription factor gene CmWIP1 that corresponds to the Mendelian locus gynoecious in melon and is a negative regulator of femaleness. ACC oxidase （ACO） converts ACC into ethylene; how- ever, it remains elusive which ACO gene in the cucumber genome is critical for sex determination and how CmWIP1 represses development of female flowers. In this study, we discovered that mutation in an ACO gene, CsAC02, confers androecy in cucumber that bears only male flowers. The mutation disrupts the enzymatic activity of CsAC02, resulting in 50% less ethylene emission from shoot tips. CsAC02 was ex- pressed in the carpel primordia and its expression overlapped with that of CsACS11 in female flowers at key stages for sex determination, presumably providing sufficient ethylene required for proper CsACS2 expression. CmAC03, the ortholog of CsACO2, showed a similar expression pattern in the carpel region, suggesting a conserved function of CsACO2/CmACO3. We demonstrated that CsWlP1, the ortholog of CmWlP1, could directly bind the promoter of CsAC02 and repress its expression. Taken together, we propose a presumably conserved regulatory module consisting of WlP1 transcription factor and ACO controls unisexual flower development in cucumber and melon.展开更多
Tubercles and spines on fruit peel are important commercial traits in cucumber(Cucumis sativus L.). From an ethyl methane sulfonate cucumber mutant library,we discovered a new glabrous mutant that bears no tubercle or...Tubercles and spines on fruit peel are important commercial traits in cucumber(Cucumis sativus L.). From an ethyl methane sulfonate cucumber mutant library,we discovered a new glabrous mutant that bears no tubercle or spine on fruit peel and fewer and smaller trichomes on the stem and leaves. The new locus is here designated as glabrous2(gl2). Genome sequencing of the mutant and linkage analysis revealed that a non-synonymous mutation in the Csa1G056960 gene rendered the gl2 phenotype. The mutated gene encodes a C-type lectin receptor-like tyrosine protein kinase. This study provides a novel allele for elucidating the genetic basis of wart and trichome development and a new tool for breeding glabrous cucumber varieties.展开更多
基金supported by the Science and Technology Talent Support Project of Hunan Province,China (2022TJ-N15)the Hunan Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation Fund,China (2024CX90 and 2024CX65)the Science and Technology Innovation Program of Hunan Province,China (2021NK1006)。
文摘High-throughput single nucleotide polymorphism(SNP) arrays have emerged as essential genotyping tools,significantly accelerating breeding programs and advancing basic research.In this study,a high-throughput 10K SNP genotyping array for wax gourd was developed using genotyping by target sequencing(GBTS),featuring 10,722 SNPs evenly distributed across all 12 chromosomes,including 278 functional loci associated with key economic traits.To demonstrate its utility,genetic distances among 19 elite inbred lines were calculated from SNP data and correlated with heterosis for single fruit weight.The results revealed that greater genetic distance was associated with higher middle parent heterosis(MPH) for single fruit weight.Furthermore,56 commercial wax gourd cultivars collected from eight regions were selected and genotyped.Population structure analysis,phylogenetic analysis,and principal component analysis(PCA) collectively indicated that these cultivars fall into two major groups.Group I,comprising black or dark green skinned wax gourds,exhibited lower genetic diversity than Group II,which includes green or light green skinned varieties,reflecting shorter genetic distances within Group I.Finally,60 polymorphic SNPs were used to construct DNA fingerprints for distinguishing the 56 cultivars.As the first high-throughput genotyping platform for wax gourd,this SNP array provides an effective and powerful tool for genetic analysis.
文摘The tested soils containing different Cd levels were obtained by mixing the normal cultivated soils with the Cd-contaminated soils taken from the paddies near a mine. Five major categories of vegetables, i.e. cucumber, cowpea, Bok choy, radish and lettuce, widely planted in the spring and autumn in Hunan Province, were selected for pool-culture experiments. Results showed that the Cd accumulations varied greatly according to the category of vegetables. The Cd accumulations in cucumber and cowpea growing in soils with high Cd levels (1.5 mg/kg) were within the threshold limits of the national standards, meaning that these two categories are safe to grow in Cd-contaminated soils. For either the cucumber or the cowpea category, there were no significant differences in the Cd accumulations of different genotypes. Most of the tested Bok choy and radish cultivars could grow safely in soils whose Cd levels were below 1.0 mg/kg. In comparison, the Cd accumulations in some cultivars tended to increase sharply as the Cd level in the soil went beyond 1.0 mg/kg. Significant variations were also observed in the Cd accumulations of different genotypes with mounting Cd levels in the soil. Besides, there were no positive correlations between Cd accumulations in plants and Cd levels in soils, indicating large fluctuations and poor ecological stability of Bok choy and radish. Therefore, the planting of Bok choy and radish should be strictly evaluated and controlled in Cdcontaminated regions. The Cd contents of most celtuce cultivars growing in mildlycontaminated soils had already exceeded the threshold limit. Therefore, it is not safe for celtuce to grow in Cd-contaminated environments.
基金supported by funding from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.31225025)the National Basic Research Program of China(973 Program) (No.2012CB113900)+3 种基金the National High-tech R&D Program (863 Program)(No.2012AA100101)the Science and Technology Innovation Program of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences(CAAS-ASTIP-AGISCAAS)the leading talents of Guangdong province Program(No. 00201515)supported by the Shenzhen Municipal and Dapeng District governments
文摘Dwarfism is an important plant architecture trait in crop breeding（Peng et al.,1999;Sasaki el al.,2002）.In cucurbits.the compact plant type was proposed to develop new varieties for the once-over mechanical harvest for concentrated fruit set and higher densities（Li et al.,2011;Mondal et al.,2011）.
基金sponsored by the National Key R&D Program of China(2016YFD0100307)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31471871)the Construct Program of the Key Disciplines in Hunan Province,China
文摘Cucumber is an important vegetable crop and a model crop for the study of sex expression in plants. However, the genomic resources and tools for functional genomics studies in cucumber are still limited. In this paper, we conducted ethyl methyl sulfone（EMS） mutagenesis in the northern China ecotype cucumber inbred line 406 to construct a mutant library. We optimized the conditions of EMS mutagenesis on inbred line 406 which included treatment of seeds at 1.5% EMS for 12h. We obtained a number of mutant lines showing inheritable morphological changes in plant architecture, leaves, floral organs, fruits and other traits through M1, M2 and M3 generations. The F2 segregating populations were constructed and analyzed.We found that a short fruit mutant and a yellow-green fruit peel mutant were both under the control of a single recessive gene, respectively. These results provide valuable germplasm resources for the improvement of cucumber genetics and functional genomic research.
基金the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2018YFD0100701)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31471156)+1 种基金the Shanghai Agriculture Applied Technology Development Program of China(G2015060402)Shanghai Jiao Tong University“Life Science”Interdisciplinary Research of China(20ZD-02).
文摘Trichomes that cover the epidermis of aerial plant organs play multiple roles in plant protection.Compared with a unicellular trichome in model plants,the development mechanism of the multicellular trichome is largely unclear.Notably,variations in trichome development are often accompanied by defects in the biosynthesis of cuticle and secondary metabolites;however,major questions about the interactions between developmental differences in trichomes and defects in metabolic pathways remain unanswered.Here,we characterized the glabrous mutant mict/csgl1/cstbh via combined metabolomic and transcriptomic analyses to extend our limited knowledge regarding multicellular trichome development and metabolism in cucumber.Mict was found to be explicitly expressed within trichome cells.Transcriptomic analysis indicated that genes involved in flavonoid and cuticle metabolism are significantly downregulated in mict mutants.Further metabolomic analysis confirmed that flavonoids,lipids,and cuticle compositions are dramatically altered in mict mutants.Additional studies revealed that Mict regulates flavonoid,lipid,and cuticle biosynthesis by likely directly binding to downstream functional genes,such as CsTT4,CsFLS1,CsCER26,and CsMYB36.These findings suggest that specific metabolic pathways(e.g.,flavonoids and cuticle components)are co-regulated by Mict and provide insights into transcriptional regulation mechanisms of multicellular trichome development and its specific metabolism in cucumber.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China (2018YFD1000803)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (31701933 and 32002036)the Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation, China (ZR2020QC157)。
文摘Sex determination in plants gives rise to unisexual flowers. A better understanding of the regulatory mechanism underlying the production of unisexual flowers will help to clarify the process of sex determination in plants and allow researchers and farmers to harness heterosis. Androecious cucumber(Cucumis sativus L.) plants can be used as the male parent when planted alongside a gynoecious line to produce heterozygous seeds, thus reducing the cost of seed production. The isolation and characterization of additional androecious genotypes in varied backgrounds will increase the pool of available germplasm for breeding. Here, we discovered an androecious mutant in a previously generated ethyl methanesulfonate(EMS)-mutagenized library of the cucumber inbred line ‘406’. Genetic analysis, whole-genome resequencing, and molecular marker-assisted verification demonstrated that a nonsynonymous mutation in the ethylene biosynthetic gene 1-AMINOCYCLOPROPANE-1-CARBOXYLATE SYNTHASE 11(ACS11) conferred androecy. The mutation caused an amino acid change from serine(Ser) to phenylalanine(Phe) at position 301(S301F). In vitro enzyme activity assays revealed that this S301F mutation leads to a complete loss of enzymatic activity. This study provides a new germplasm for use in cucumber breeding as the androecious male parent, and it offers new insights into the catalytic mechanism of ACS enzymes.
文摘Bolaxinhongxiu is a new cayenne pepper cultivar produced by crossing SJ008-5-2-1 (female parent) with 0622-1-3-2-1-1 (male parent). It can be used in its fresh form or as a processed product. Bolaxinhongxiu is a mid-maturing variety. Its first flower normally inserts in the 13th section;the plants are about 75 cm tall and 58 cm wide;the fruits are a group of tapering and mostly skinny peppers which colored jade green first and then turn tored-colored when ripe;they are about 28.5 cm long and 1.6 cm wide, often with bright but somewhat rippled skin;each pepper weighs around 28.7 g. Whether eaten raw or processed into chopped peppers or chili sauces, the fruits taste good with a strong pungent flavor. The plant has a vigorous root system and strong resistance to high temperature and drought;it is also highlyresistant to anthracnose, blight, and viral diseases. It is a cultivar with outstanding fruiting-rate and high yields, suitable for cultivation in mountains or the open fields along the Yangtze River Basin in spring and summer.
基金Supported by Special Funds for Scientific Research of Science Department of Hunan Province in China(2013NK20142012BAK17B17)
文摘Pumpkin is among the most popular agricultural products in Southern China. To determine the important analytical properties(dry matter, total soluble sugar,dissolvable polysaccharides, mineral content, electricity conductivity, soluble solid content, fruit weight, fat, protein, fiber, pectin, β-carotene and edible rate) of pumpkin in Southern China, this study investigated the physical and chemical properties and texture of raw and steamed pumpkins of 13 Miben series varieties. Miben pumpkins were frozen at-40 ℃ for 24 h, or at-4 ℃ for 24 h, or were steamed for 15 min in boiling water to investigate the effect of different treatments on the textural change, and to reveal the texture and sensory properties of the different varieties. A total of 13 pumpkin varieties of Miben series CP1578, CP2116, XM2-2,Baimi II, Guangmi I, Guangzhouluxia, Jintong, Laojinhanzaoshu, Quanguanjixiang,Newzuhe III, V pumpkin, Zaoshutianmi and Daguomiben were involved in this study.The results showed that the Miben series pumpkins had significant difference in physical properties. The editable rate of Miben series pumpkins was higher than77%. Chemical properties varied among different varieties. Textures of pumpkin flesh after different processes were different. In the sensory assessment of Miben pumpkins, the varieties with overall quality scores more than 50 were Guangmi I, Laojinhanzaoshu, V pumpkin and Daguomiben, indicating that the four varieties all had excellent properties.
基金Supported by Special Fund for Agro-scientific Research in the Public Interest"Technology Research and Demonstration of Pumpkin Industry"(201303112)"Twelfth Five-Year"National Science and Technology Programin Rural Areas"Heterosis Utilization and New Variety Breeding of Pumpkin"(2012BAD02B03-17)
文摘Aiming at solving the existing issues in purity identification of Cucurbita moschata hybrids by SSR, such as complex operation and difficult application in production practice, in this study, a simple SSR-based method was established for purity identification of Cucurbita moschata hybrids. By using the established simple method, without grinding, freezing, centrifugation and drying, the genomic DNA extraction process is shorter than 3 min. Compared with the conventional method, PCR detection system and silver staining in polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis of the established method are more time-saving and cost-saving. The whole detection process is shorter than 4 h, and 480 samples can be detected with this method by one person in one day. In addition, the detection result exhibits a coincidence rate of 99% with field identification. The simple SSR-based method established in this study can provide basis for large-scale rapid purity identification of Cucurbita moschata hybrids.
基金Supported by Hunan Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation Fund Innovation Alliance Project(2017LM0301)Science and Technology Innovation Project of Hunan Academy of Agricultural Sciences(2017JC55)Science and Technology Planning Project in Changsha(kh1801231)~~
文摘In order to understand the effects of the compound substrate made of mushroom bran on vegetable cultivation,the experiment of cabbage cultivation was carried out with oyster mushroom(Pleurotus ostreatus)bran,rice husk charcoal,perlite and other materials in different proportions.The substrate was evaluated by measuring the physical and chemical properties of the substrate,the yield and quality of cabbage.The results showed that there were no significant differences in bulk density,pH value,total porosity and heavy metal content among treatments,whereas the EC value of treatment 1 to 5 was significantly higher than that of CK.The indexes of treatment 4 substrate with the ratio of mushroom substrate,rice husk charcoal,vermiculite and compound fertilizer being 42.5∶48.6∶8.3∶0.61,were balanced.There was no significant difference in the quality of cabbage cultivated in each treatment,whereas the yield of cabbage cultivated in treatment 4 was the highest,significantly higher than that of CK.Considering the properties of substrate and the yield of cabbage,treatment 4 could be used as the best substrate for cabbage cultivation.
基金Supported by Changsha Science and Technology Program"Changsha Vegetable Science Popularization Base"Hunan High-tech Industry Science and Technology Innovation Leading Program"Innovation and Demonstration of Modern Green Building Aerial Ecological Courtyard Technology"(2022GK4065).
文摘In order to comply with the development trend of the multifunctional use of peppers,we conducted an investigation into the characteristics and features of varieties,potting management techniques,and the methods of extending the fruit ornamental period and other aspects of courtyard ornamental and edible peppers.A set of cultivation techniques suitable for courtyard ornamental and edible peppers has been developed,including timely sowing and seedling,nutrient soil preparation,water and fertilizer management,trimming and pruning,preservation of flowers and fruits,green prevention and control of diseases and pests,harvesting,and so on.
基金supported by funding from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC:31225025)the National Program on Key Basic Research Projects in China(The 973 Program:2012CB113900)+2 种基金the National High Tech Research Development Program in China(The 863 Program:2010AA10A108,2012AA100101)the Science and Technology Innovation Program of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences(CAAS-ASTIP-IVFCAAS)the Chinese Ministry of Finance(1251610601001)
文摘The peel color of fruit is an important commercial trait in cucumber, but the underlying molecular basis is largely unknown. A mutant showing light green exocarp was discovered from ethyl methane sulfonate （EMS） mutagenized cucumber line 406 with dark green exocarp. Genetic analysis showed the mutant phenotype is conferred by a single recessive gene, here designated as lgp （light green peel）. By re-sequencing of bulked segregants, we identified the candidate gene Csa7Go51430 encoding ACCUMULATION AND REPLICATION OF CHLOROPLASTS 5 （ARCS） that plays a vital role in chloroplast division in Arabidopsis. A single nucleotide polymorphism （SNP） causing amino acid alteration in the conserved GTPase domain of Csa7Go5143o showed co-segregation with the altered phenotype. Furthermore, the transient RNA interference of this gene resulted in reduced number and enlarged size of chloroplasts, which were also observed in the Igp mutant. This evidence supports that the non-synonymous SNP in Csa7G051430 is the causative mutation for the light green peel. This study provides a new allele for cucumber breeding for light green fruits and additional resource for the study of chloroplast development.
文摘Sex determination in plants gives rise to unisexual flowers that facilitate outcrossing and enhance genetic diversity. In cucumber and melon, ethylene promotes carpel development and arrests sta- men development. Five sex-determination genes have been identified, including four encoding 1-aminocyclopropane-l-carboxylate （ACC） synthase that catalyzes the rate-limiting step in ethylene biosynthesis, and a transcription factor gene CmWIP1 that corresponds to the Mendelian locus gynoecious in melon and is a negative regulator of femaleness. ACC oxidase （ACO） converts ACC into ethylene; how- ever, it remains elusive which ACO gene in the cucumber genome is critical for sex determination and how CmWIP1 represses development of female flowers. In this study, we discovered that mutation in an ACO gene, CsAC02, confers androecy in cucumber that bears only male flowers. The mutation disrupts the enzymatic activity of CsAC02, resulting in 50% less ethylene emission from shoot tips. CsAC02 was ex- pressed in the carpel primordia and its expression overlapped with that of CsACS11 in female flowers at key stages for sex determination, presumably providing sufficient ethylene required for proper CsACS2 expression. CmAC03, the ortholog of CsACO2, showed a similar expression pattern in the carpel region, suggesting a conserved function of CsACO2/CmACO3. We demonstrated that CsWlP1, the ortholog of CmWlP1, could directly bind the promoter of CsAC02 and repress its expression. Taken together, we propose a presumably conserved regulatory module consisting of WlP1 transcription factor and ACO controls unisexual flower development in cucumber and melon.
基金supported by funding from the National Program on Key Basic Research Projects in China(The 973 Program:2012CB113900)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC:31225025)+1 种基金Chinese Ministry of Finance(1251610601001)Science and Technology Innovation Program of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences(CAAS-ASTIP-IVFCAAS)
文摘Tubercles and spines on fruit peel are important commercial traits in cucumber(Cucumis sativus L.). From an ethyl methane sulfonate cucumber mutant library,we discovered a new glabrous mutant that bears no tubercle or spine on fruit peel and fewer and smaller trichomes on the stem and leaves. The new locus is here designated as glabrous2(gl2). Genome sequencing of the mutant and linkage analysis revealed that a non-synonymous mutation in the Csa1G056960 gene rendered the gl2 phenotype. The mutated gene encodes a C-type lectin receptor-like tyrosine protein kinase. This study provides a novel allele for elucidating the genetic basis of wart and trichome development and a new tool for breeding glabrous cucumber varieties.
