Effects of Microwave Blanching Treatment on POD Activity and Crispness in Capsicum frutescens L.

[Objective] To study the effects of microwave blanching treatment on POD activity and crispness in Capsicum frutescens L., and to compare the effects of microwave blanching method, normal blanching method, boiling water blanching and steam blanching. [Methods] In order to obtain the optimal condition for microwave blanching, response surface methodology was used to construct a quadratic regression model describing the effects of microwave power, microwave time and calcium lactate concentration on the POD activity in C. frutescens. [Results] The optimal technology was obtained based on central composite design： 525 W microwave power, 64.5 s microwave time, and 0.08% calcium lactate concentration. Under this condition, POD enzyme activity of C. frutescens was desactivated and crispness of C. frutescens was 68.77 N. [Conclusions] This research would provide references for the crispness protection and enzyme deactivation of C. frutescens.

Effects of Chlorine Dioxide Gas on Postharvest Physiology and Storage Quality of Green Bell Pepper (Capsicum frutescens L.var.Longrum)

The effects of treatment of chlorine dioxide （C1Oz） gas on postharvest physiology and preservation quality of green bell peppers were studied. Green bell peppers were collected in bags and treated with 0, 5, 10, 20, and 50 mg L^-1 ClO2 gas at 10±0.5℃ for over 40 d, and the changes in postharvest physiology and preservation quality of the peppers were evaluated during the storage. The inhibition of rot of the peppers was observed for all the tested ClO2 gas treatments. The rot rates of the treated samples were 50% lesser than those of the control after day 40 of storage. The highest inhibitory effect was obtained after 50 mg L^-1 ClO2 gas treatment, where the peppers did not decay until day 30 and showed only one-fourth of the rot rate of the control at day 40 of storage. The respiratory activity of the peppers was significantly （P〈0.05） inhibited by 20 and 50 mg L^-1 ClO2 treatments, whereas no significant effects on respiratory activity were observed with 5 and 10 mg L^-1 ClO2 treatments （P〉0.05）. Except for 50 mg L^-1 ClO2, malondialdenyde （MDA） contents in the peppers treated with 5, 10, or 20 mg L^-1 ClO2 were not significantly （P〉0.05） different from those in the control. Degradation of chlorophyll in the peppers was delayed by 5 mg L-1ClO2, but promoted by 10, 20, or 50 mg L^-1 ClO2. The vitamin C content, titratable acidity, and total soluble solids of the peppers treated by all the tested ClO2 gas did not significantly change during the storage. The results suggested that ClO2 gas treatment effectively delayed the postharvest physiological transformation of green peppers, inhibited decay and respiration, maintained some nutritional and sensory quality, and retarded MDA accumulation.

Soil Manganese and Iron Released due to Calcium Salts:Bioavailability to Pepper (Capsicum frutescens L.)

Releases of manganese and iron ions from an albic soil (Albic-Udic Luvisol), a yellow-red soil (Hap-Udic Ferrisol) and a yellow-brown soil (Arp-Udic Luvisol) induced by calcium salt addition and their bioavailability to pepper (Capsicum frutescens L.) were studied in a pot experiment. Addition of Ca(NO3)2 decreased soil pH and increased both exchangeable and DTPA (diethylenetriamine pentaacetic acid)-extractable Mn and Fe in soils. Meanwhile, total Mn accumulation in the shoots of Capsicum frutescens L. on the salt-treated soils increased significantly (P ＜ 0.01) compared with the control, suggesting that salt addition to soil induced Mn toxicity in Capsicum frutescens L. Although exchangeable and DTPA-extractable Fe increased also in the salt-treated soils, Fe uptake by the shoots of Capsicum frutescens L. decreased. The effect of added salts in soils on dry matter weight of pepper varied with the soil characteristics, showing different buffer capacities of the soils for salt toxicity in an order of yellow-brown soil ＞ albic soil ＞ yellow-red soil. Fe/Mn ratio in shoots of Capsicum frutescens L. decreased with increasing salt addition for all the soils, which was ascribed to the antagonistic effect of Mn on Fe accumulation. The ratio of Fe/Mn in the tissue was a better indicator of the appearance of Mn toxicity symptoms than Mn concentration alone.

甜椒(Capsicum frutescens L.)离体再生体系的构建

为建立一个稳定、高效的甜椒离体再生体系,本试验以2种基因型的甜椒(野生型CA157和栽培型CA52)为材料,筛选其最佳外植体类型,优化激素配比及浓度来提高愈伤组织的诱导率和子叶节的分化率。通过筛选以野生甜椒CA157、栽培甜椒CA52的子叶节为外植体,结果表明,野生甜椒CA157子叶节愈伤组织诱导率和分化率分别达到82%和73%。栽培甜椒CA52子叶节最高愈伤组织诱导率和分化率分别为81%和70%。诱导愈伤组织最适培养基是MS+2 mg/L TDZ+0.5 mg/L 2,4-D。诱导不定芽形成的最适培养基为MS+2 mg/L TDZ+1.5 mg/L 6-BA,诱导不定芽成活率最高。在不定芽诱导生根培养基(1/2MS+20 g/L蔗糖+1.5 mg/L ABT)上,生根率为67%,每个不定芽生根数最高达到4.2,移栽后再生植株成活率达73%。2个甜椒品种都能得到再生植株而且繁殖系数高。本培养体系适宜甜椒离体再生。通过染色体分析,再生植株染色体数和供体亲本材料一致,初步表明再生植株遗传稳定。

灌木辣椒(Capsicum frutescens)抗象耳豆根结线虫的组织学及生理生化特征分析

象耳豆根结线虫(Meloidogyne enterolobii)寄主范围广,侵染能力强,已发展为根结线虫(Meloidogyne spp.)中最具破坏性的1个种。海南地区辣椒生产受象耳豆根结线虫影响较大。利用作物本身的抗性来防治该病害是比较绿色、经济、环保的办法。前期,本研究团队已从30份本地灌木辣椒(Capsicumfrutescens)资源中筛选出1份抗病种质CF25。为更好地利用该种质开展抗病育种工作,加深对其抗病机理的理解,本研究对抗病种质CF25和感病种质CF29接种象耳豆根结线虫,通过酸性品红染色和石蜡切片等方法,结果发现在根结线虫侵入量方面,CF25的线虫侵入量比CF29少;在根结线虫发育形态方面,CF25中线虫发育比CF29缓慢,且出现雌虫发育不良的现象;在根系解剖结构方面,CF25巨细胞中的内容物逐渐减少,出现空洞化现象。为初步探索CF25抗根结线虫的生理基础,对CF25和CF29进行过氧化物酶(POD)和苯丙氨酸解氨酶(PAL)活性测定。结果显示,接种后多数时间点CF25的POD和PAL活性显著高于CF29。综上所述,从组织学角度来看,灌木辣椒资源CF25对象耳豆根结线虫的抗性主要体现在抗侵入和限制取食两方面;CF25巨细胞内容物的减少可能抑制了根结线虫的进食,从而导致其发育缓慢且不良;从生理生化角度来看,CF25较高的POD活性可能有利于清除根结线虫侵染导致的活性氧积累。此外,较高的POD和PAL活性可能导致包括木质素在内的更多苯丙烷类次生代谢产物的生成,从而提高了CF25的抗病性。本研究分析了灌木辣椒资源CF25抗象耳豆根结线虫的组织学和生理生化基础,可为后续深入探究灌木辣椒抗象耳豆根结线虫机理提供依据。

五彩椒(Capsicum annuum L.)的组织培养研究

以抗寒性较强的五彩樱桃椒为试验材料,对观赏椒的组织培养进行了研究。试验表明,最佳外植体为茎尖,茎尖的最佳消毒时间为3min;最佳诱导培养基为MS+6-BA5mg·L-1+NAA1mg·L-1;最佳分化培养基为MS+6-BA5mg·L-1+NAA0.1mg·L-1,最佳生根培养基为1/2MS+IBA0.25mg·L-1。

Effect of Different Culture Conditions on Sporulation Quantity of Phytophthora capsici in Capsicum annuum L. var. dactylus M. in Xunhua

[Objective] The paper was to explore the effect of different culture conditions on sporulation quantity of Phytophthora capsici in Capsicum annuum L.var.dactylus M.in Xunhua.[Method] The effects of light hours,pH,medium and temperature on sporulation quantity during isolation and culture process of P.capsici were studied.[Result] The sporulation quantity of P.capsici under the conditions of 24 h/day light,pH 7.0,potato medium（PSA） and 30 ℃ was the largest,and pH,basal medium and temperature had greater impact on sporulation quantity.[Conclusion]The study laid foundation for the study on natural incidence condition of C.annuum in Xunhua.

气孔在辣椒(Capsicum annuum L.)子叶和下胚轴上的动态变化

以辣椒幼苗(Capsicum annuum L.)为材料,研究了辣椒生长发育过程中子叶的上、下表皮和下胚轴上、下端1 cm处的气孔密度及表皮细胞密度的动态变化。结果表明:(1)辣椒的气孔由肾形保卫细胞组成,无副卫细胞;子叶的表皮细胞呈无规则形,下胚轴的表皮细胞呈长方形或椭圆形;(2)辣椒子叶上、下表皮的气孔密度和表皮细胞密度分别在辣椒种子出芽后第6天和第3天达到最大,之后随子叶的生长逐渐减小,下表皮的气孔密度和表皮细胞密度明显大于上表皮的;(3)辣椒下胚轴上、下端1 cm处的气孔密度随下胚轴的生长变化不明显,但是表皮细胞密度随下胚轴的生长逐渐减小,下胚轴上端的气孔密度和表皮细胞密度明显的大于下胚轴下端的。

几丁质和flg22诱导的辣椒幼苗先天免疫生理响应特征

【目的】为明确几丁质和鞭毛蛋白衍生肽flg22诱导的辣椒幼苗先天免疫生理响应特征,探讨辣椒先天免疫生理响应与辣椒抗多种病害的关系。【方法】以5个四川本地辣椒品种幼苗为试材,鉴定它们对青枯病和疫病病情指数和抗性水平,采用水培法培育幼苗并进行外源几丁质和flg22处理,检测各品种不同诱导时间下幼苗根系生长、气孔孔径、胼胝质沉积、活性氧(ROS)积累和SOD、CAT活性,以及先天免疫相关基因表达量的变化,综合评价其生理响应及其与抗病性关系。【结果】(1)各品种幼苗青枯病和疫病病情指数以‘川腾10号’最低,抗病性最强,以‘本地条椒’最高,抗病性最弱。(2)外源几丁质和flg22抑制了各品种幼苗根系生长速率,诱导离体叶片气孔闭合,促进叶片细胞壁胼胝质沉积加厚,ROS含量持续增加,SOD和CAT活性不断提高。各品种幼苗先天免疫生理响应指标的平均隶属函数值以‘川腾10号’最高,‘本地条椒’最低,并且平均隶属函数值与疫病、青枯病病情指数均具有显著负相关性。(3)外源flg22和几丁质诱导‘川腾10号’幼苗先天免疫相关基因CaWRKY22、CaMAPK7和ChiIV3显著上调表达。【结论】外源flg22和几丁质可诱导辣椒幼苗先天免疫生理响应,且响应程度强弱在品种间存在差异,依据生理响应指标通过隶属函数可综合评价辣椒品种的抗病水平;‘川腾10号’的平均隶属函数值最高,多抗性水平最好,这与其先天免疫相关基因CaWRKY22、CaMAPK7和ChiIV3的显著上调表达有关。

辣椒EIL基因家族的鉴定及其在盐碱胁迫下的表达分析

EIL(Ethylene-insensitive 3-like)基因在参与植物乙烯信号通路的转导和生长发育过程中发挥着重要作用。为了解辣椒EIL基因家族成员信息,利用生物信息学手段对辣椒EIL基因家族成员的理化性质、蛋白质结构、系统进化、基因结构、保守域、启动子顺式作用元件及CaEILs基因在不同组织部位和不同非生物胁迫条件下的表达模式进行分析。同时使用实时荧光定量PCR(qRT-PCR)对辣椒叶片中CaEILs在盐碱胁迫下的表达模式进行研究。结果表明,辣椒9个CaEILs分布在6条染色体上,氨基酸数目、蛋白质理论分子质量和脂肪系数分别介于209~677、23.77~76.07 ku和63.10~87.75,且主要为酸性、亲水的不稳定性核蛋白。系统进化分析显示,CaEILs被分成了4个亚家组,9个CaEILs在根、茎、叶、花蕾、花中具有不同程度的表达,而低温、高温、高盐、干旱胁迫下均能诱导CaEILs的表达,其对以上非生物胁迫均具有不同程度的响应。此外,利用qRT-PCR对盐碱胁迫下辣椒叶片中CaEILs进行了检测,结果发现,随着处理时间的延长,CaEIL1、CaEIL2、CaEIL4、CaEIL5、CaEIL8的表达量整体呈上升趋势,而CaEIL3、CaEIL6、CaEIL7、CaEIL9的表达量整体呈下降趋势。

Cloning and characterization of CaGID1s and CaGAI in Capsicum annuum L.

Fruit set and development are affected by many phytohormones, including gibberellin. Little is known regarding molecular mechanism underlying gibberellin mediated fruit set and development especially in Capsicum. Three gibberellin recep- tors, CaGIDlb.1, CaGIDlb.2 and CaGIDlc, and a DELLA protein, CaGAI, have been identified in Capsicum annuum L. During the fruit development, the expression level of CaGIDlc was low, and the expression fold change is mild. However, CaGIDlb. 1 and CaGIDlb.2 were relatively higher and more acute, which indicates that CaGIDlb. 1 and CaGID1b.2 may play an important role in fruit pericarp, placenta and seed. Ectopic expressions of CaGIDlb. 1, CaGIDlb.2 and CaGIDlc in Arabidopsis double mutant gidla gidlc increased plant height, among which CaGIDlb.2 had the most significant effect; CaGAI reduced plant height in double mutant rga-24/gai-t6, having a similar function to AtGID1 and AtGAI in stem elon- gation. Yeast two-hybrid （Y2H） and bimolecular fluorescence complementation （BiFC） assays indicated that CaGIDlb.1 and CaGID1 b.2 interact with CaGAI in a GA-dependent manner, while CaGIDlc interacts with CaGAI in a GA-independent manner. Our study reveals the key elements during gibberellin signaling in Capsicum and supports the critical importance of gibberellin for Capsicum fruit set and development.

Combining Ability Analyses of Net Photosynthesis Rate in Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.)

In perspective of breeding high-yield hybrid pepper varieties, combining ability analysis of net photosynthesis rate at different phases of flowering and fruit setting in pepper was made with 15 cross combinations from 6 parents by （1/2） n （n- 1） diallel crosses. There are relatively large differences not only in general combining ability （GCA） effect among different parents and at different phases of flowering and fruit setting, but also in specific combining ability （SCA） effect among different hybrids. There are relatively large GCA effects in late parents but relatively less GCA effects in early parents. No obvious laws have been found in the relationship between SCA effects and maturity of hybrids. Variances of SCA are larger than those of GCA. Heritability is less but influence of environment is larger. Correlation analysis of combining ability between net photosynthesis rate and agronomic character or resistances to main diseases has showed that correlation coefficients of GCA are relatively large at the medium phase and the late phase of flowering and fruit setting. Net photosynthesis rate is more relative to leaf characters and fruit characters. Correlation coefficients of SCA are relatively large at the early phase and the late phase of flowering and fruit setting. Net photosynthesis rate is more relative to leaf characters and plant characters at the early phase but to plant characters and fruit characters at the late phase. Correlation coefficients of SCA between net photosynthesis rate and resistances to main diseases are larger than those of GCA. The combining abilities of net photosynthesis rate at different phases of flowering and fruit setting are positively correlated with those of yield per plant. The combining ability is an important parameter of breeding of high photosynthesis hybrid pepper varieties.

Effects of Plant Density on the Economic Yield and Agronomic Characters of Perilla frutescens L.

Perilla frutescens L. is a traditional medicinal plant in china. In recent years, with more and more attention is paid to the nutritional and health values of Perilla frutescens L, it has become a potential medicinal and edible crop. Two Per- ilia frutescens cultivars, Qisu No.1 （oil type） and Qisu No.3 （leaf and seed-using type）, bred by Rapeseed Research Institute of Guizhou Academy of Agricultural Sciences, were used as test material for studying the effects of different planting density on the economic yield and agronomic characters of Perilla frutescens L. under moderate fertility level. The results showed the variation tendency of agro- nomic characters with the change of planting density was similar for the two Perilla frutescens cultivars. Among them, the plant height, main-stem nods, first effective branch length, first effective branch height, spikes per plant, and yield per plant were negatively related to the planting density; and main spike length and main- spike grains were positively related to the planting density. The effects of planting density on kilo-grain weight were not significant. The yield of the two cuitivars all increased first and then decreased with the increase of planting density. The re- gression analysis of planting density versus yield of Perilla frutescens L. was per- formed for obtaining the regression equations （Qisu No.l： y=54.046 5＋96.777 lx- 45.719 8x2, r=0.999 4; Qisu No.3：y=38.717 6＋42.111 3x-16.757 7x2, r=0.999 8）. Based on the regression equations, the optimal planting density for Qisu No.1 was 158 745 plants/hm2 with peak yield of 1 578.90 kg/hm2, and for Qisu No.3 was 188 745 plants/hm2 with peak yield of 977.55 kg/hm2. Under the optimal planting density, Qisu No.3 could also harvest 3 000 kg/hm2 of Perilla frutescens dry leaves and 2 400 kg/hm2 of Perilla frutescens stems. This research would provide an important reference for the promotion, high-yield cultivation and comprehensive utilization of Perilla frutescens L.

Effect of continuous negative pressure water supply on the growth, development and physiological mechanism of Capsicum annuum L.

Effects of continuous negative pressure water supply on water consumption, growth and development, as well as physiological mechanism and quality of Capsicum annuum L. were investigated in this paper. Meanwhile, the optimal negative pressure water supply conditions for growth of C. annuum L. were screened out to achieve the goals of water conservation, high yield and high quality, thus providing theoretical foundation for its field production. The pot experiment within the greenhouse was utilized; the continuous negative pressure water supply was adopted; the four treatments, artificial watering（CK）, –5 k Pa（T1）, –10 k Pa（T2）, and –15 k Pa（T3） were set; and the daily water consumption, yield, as well as the biomass, nitrate reductase, root activity, vitamin C, capsaicin, and nutrient uptakes of nitrogen（N）, phosphorus（P） and potassium（K） during various stages of its growth were determined. Compared with CK, when the water supply pressure was controlled at –5 to –15 k Pa in the experiment, the total water consumption of C. annuum L. reduced by 53.42 to 67.75%, the total water consumption intensity reduced by 54.29 to 67.14%, and the water use efficiency increased by 12.66 to 124.67%. The N accumulation in a single strain of C. annuum L. from the color turning stage to the red ripe stage increased by 15.99 to 100.55%, respectively, compared with that of CK; the P accumulation increased by 20.47 to 154.00% relative to that of CK, and the K accumulation increased by 64.92 to 144.9% compared with that of CK. Compared with CK, C. annuum L. yield was remarkably improved by 13.79% at T1, and contents of vitamin C, capsaicin as well as carotenoids at all growth stages were enhanced by 13.42–147.01%, 11.54–71.01%, and 41.1–568.06%, respectively. Nitrate reductase activity, root activity and chlorophyll（a＋b） were markedly increased by 335.78–500%, 79.6–140.68% and 114.95–676.19%, respectively, from immature stage to full ripe stage. Adopting the continuous negative pressure water supply for C. annuum L. has a significant water-saving effect, and the water supply pressure being stable at –5 k Pa contributes to its growth and development, improves yield, enhances root activity, promotes nutrient uptake, and improves its quality, thus achieving the effects of water conservation, high yield, high quality and high efficiency.

Anti-inflammatory Effect and Mechanism of Characteristic Medicine Baeckea frutescens L. in Guangxi

[Objectives] This study aimed to investigate the anti-inflammatory effects of Baeckea frutescence L.in vitro and in vivo.[Methods]The anti-inflammatory activity of B.frutescence was measured by mouse peritoneal capillary permeability test,mouse auricle swelling test and rat cotton granuloma test.The RAW264.7 macrophage model was stimulated by lipopolysaccharide(LPS),and the effects of B.frutescence on tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α) and interleukin-6(IL-6) were detected by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay(ELISA),and the relative expression of inducible nitric oxide synthase(i NOS) and cyclooxygenase-2(COX-2) proteins was detected by Western blot.Thus,the in vitro anti-inflammatory activity of B.frutescence was studied.[Results] B.frutescence significantly inhibited mouse peritoneal capillary permeability,inhibited xylene-induced mouse auricle swelling and rat cotton granuloma,significantly inhibited TNF-α and IL-6 levels,and down-regulated the expression of i NOS and COX-2 proteins in cells.[Conclusions]B.frutescence showed good anti-inflammatory activity both in vitro and in vivo,and the mechanism may be related to the release inhibition of inflammatory factors TNF-α and the regulation of COX-2.

基于网络药理学和UPLC指纹图谱的紫苏质量标志物(Q-Marker)预测

基于UPLC指纹图谱和网络药理学法分析并筛选紫苏潜在质量标志物(Q-Marker)。首先建立15批紫苏叶及14批紫苏梗的指纹图谱,并对不同来源、批次的紫苏叶和紫苏梗中的成分及含量进行比较,标定紫苏不同部位指纹图谱的共有峰和非共有峰;采用网络药理学法构建紫苏“成分-靶点”网络图,并构建靶点蛋白互作网络图,预测紫苏Q-Marker。本研究建立的紫苏不同部位的指纹图谱,共检测到了5种成分,其中迷迭香酸、咖啡酸、木犀草素-7-O-葡萄糖醛酸苷、木犀草素-7-O-二葡萄糖醛酸苷为叶和梗的共有成分,芹菜素-7-O-葡萄糖醛酸苷为紫苏叶特有成分。筛选得到包括MAPK1、PIK3CA等在内的14个核心靶点,对以上靶点进行GO和KEGG功能分析可知涉及肿瘤坏死因子、新冠肺炎、脂质和动脉粥样硬化等通路,最后构建“成分-靶点-通路”网络图,选取排名前4的靶蛋白与4个成分进行分子对接验证,结果显示成分与蛋白之间具有十分良好的结合性能。本实验基于UPLC法建立紫苏不同部位多成分含量测定方法,此方法操作简单、准确度高,可作为紫苏质量检测的参考方法;同时结合网络药理学和分子对接技术预测迷迭香酸、咖啡酸、木犀草素-7-O-葡萄糖醛酸苷、木犀草素-7-O-二葡萄糖醛酸苷为紫苏潜在质量标志物,以此来评价紫苏“多成分-多靶点-多通路”的协同作用,为紫苏的质量控制提供了理论依据,同时也为后续的紫苏药效物质基础和作用机制提供坚实的基础。

Combining Transcriptomics and Metabolomics to Uncover the Effects of High-Energy Lithium-Ion Beam Irradiation on Capsicum annuum L.

Hot pepper(Capsicum annuum L.)is consumed as one of the oldest domesticated crops all over the world.Although mutation breeding using radiation has been performed in hot peppers,little is known about the comparative analysis of mutagenic effects at the molecular level by ion beam irradiation.To comprehend the response mechanism of hot pepper to the ion beam,we used a mutant with favorable economic characteristics induced by lithium-ion beam irradiation to investigate the biological effects.The results indicated that the lithium-ion beam had a positive effect on important agronomic traits,particularly yield unit,but had a negligible effect on the photosynthetic rate of hot pepper,with a specific influence on chlorophyll b rather than chlorophyll a.By RNA-Seq analysis,671 up-regulated and 376 down-regulated genes were identified as differentially expressed genes(DEGs)between irradiated and unirradiated hot pepper.Based on GO and KEGG network analysis,the auxin metabolic process was the common pathway in these two networks.A total of 118 potential reactive oxygen species(ROS)scavenging genes and 262 signal transduction genes were identified,suggesting a balance between antioxidant enzymes and enhanced ROS transduction.The amounts of 15 metabolite,involved in GABA pathways,secondary metabolism,carbohydrate metabolism,shikimate pathways,TCA cycles,nitrogen metabolism,glycerol metabolism and acetate pathways,were significantly changed in the ion beam irradiated sample.These results highlighted that the enriched pathways could play important roles in response to ion beam irradiation in hot pepper plants.In summary,these data provide valuable information for future research on ion beam irradiation and genomic studies in hot pepper.

AFLP Analysis of Mitochondrial DNA from a Cytoplasmic Male Sterility Line and its Maintainer in Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.)

Cytoplasmic male sterility (CMS) is a maternally inherited trait characterized by the inability of a plant to produce functional pollen, which is widespread among higher plants. CMS system is a valuable tool for plant

Processing of Snack of Goat Chub Chili(Capsicum annuum L.)with Formulations of Tomato and Tomato-Marjoram

The cultivation of goat chili has potentially increased in Chile, due to different varieties of gourmet products made with it;for this reason, new industrial projects are sought to the growing volume to adapt them to the new trends in consumption habits, mainly focused on achieving an attractive meal, a fast preparation and consumption, while nutrients are provided to offer some benefits for human health. The “snacks” products that include the use of fruit satisfactorily respond to these requirements, in addition to providing marketing alternatives to the surplus of fruit exports. For this reason, the present test, consisting of the processing of snacks based on goat chub chili with the addition of tomato and marjoram, was carried out to increase the palatability and the sensorial quality of the final product. The following formulations were used: only chili (T1);chili and tomato (T2);chili, tomato and marjoram (T3). The latter one was characterized by a good flavor and aroma. A large amount of the fruit water content had been removed by drying it with forced hot air. A product without chemical preserves was obtained, with physical and chemical parameters similar to those required by similar foods existing on the market today. In sensorial terms, the formulation to which marjoram was added showed good sensorial and acceptability attributes, highlighting them from the rest of the treatments. The snack color was maintained after the dehydration process, according to panelists.

辣椒(Capsicum annuum L.)果实发育及品质相关新microRNA的鉴定与分析

MicroRNA(miRNA)是一种非编码的小RNA,在各种生物过程中起着重要的调节作用。前人研究表明,模式植物中miRNA与果实发育相关。然而,人们对辣椒(Capsicum annuum L.)果实品质及发育相关的miRNA了解尚不清楚。本研究利用二代测序技术(Next-generation sequencing technology)比较了不同品种辣椒果实在不同发育时期的小RNA。利用miRDeep2软件从4个样本中共鉴定出了59个已知miRNA和310个新miRNA。预测了新miRNA的靶基因,共656个,并对其中402个靶基因进行了注释。GO分析和KEGG途径表明,某些靶基因与淀粉糖、氨基糖以及核糖代谢相关。qPCR表明一些miRNA的表达模式与其靶向基因相反,该结果为今后研究miRNA调控果实发育和品质形成提供了重要基础。