As there is a strong interest in red-skinned pears,the molecular mechanism of anthocyanin regulation in red-skinned pears has been widely investigated;however,little is known about the molecular mechanism of anthocyan...As there is a strong interest in red-skinned pears,the molecular mechanism of anthocyanin regulation in red-skinned pears has been widely investigated;however,little is known about the molecular mechanism of anthocyanin regulation in red-fleshed pears due to limited availability of such germplasm,primarily found in European pears(Pyrus communis).In this study,based on transcriptomic analysis in red-fleshed and white-fleshed pears,we identified an ethylene response factor(ERF)from P.communis,PcERF5,of which expression level in fruit flesh was significantly correlated with anthocyanin content.We then verified the function of PcERF5 in regulating anthocyanin accumulation by genetic transformation in both pear skin and apple calli.PcERF5 regulated anthocyanin biosynthesis by different regulatory pathways.On the one hand,PcERF5 can activate the transcription of flavonoid biosynthetic genes(PcDFR,PcANS and PcUFGT)and two key transcription factors encoding genes PcMYB10 and PcMYB114.On the other hand,PcERF5 interacted with PcMYB10 to form the ERF5-MYB10 protein complex that enhanced the transcriptional activation of PcERF5 on its target genes.Our results suggested that PcERF5 functioned as a transcriptional activator in regulating anthocyanin biosynthesis,which provides new insights into the regulatory mechanism of anthocyanin biosynthesis.This new knowledge will provide guidance for molecular breeding of red-fleshed pear.展开更多
Objective:To explore the effect of black radish(Raphanus sativus L.var niger)root extract on liver enzymes,oxidative stress,and histopathological alterations in mice with sodium valproate-induced hepatotoxicity.Method...Objective:To explore the effect of black radish(Raphanus sativus L.var niger)root extract on liver enzymes,oxidative stress,and histopathological alterations in mice with sodium valproate-induced hepatotoxicity.Methods:Thirty-two mice were divided into four groups:the control group received drinking water by gavage,the second group was administered with 100 mg/kg of sodium valproate,the third group received 300 mg/kg of black radish root extract,and the fourth group was given both sodium valproate(100 mg/kg)and black radish root extract(300 mg/kg).After 28 days,the mice were euthanized,and serum levels of aspartate aminotransferase(AST),alanine aminotransferase(ALT),and alkaline phosphatase(ALP),along with liver malondialdehyde(MDA),reactive oxygen species(ROS),mitochondrial parameters,tumor necrosis factor-alpha(TNF-α)gene expression,and histopathological changes were assessed.Results:Sodium valproate caused hepatic damage in mice,characterized by elevated serum levels of liver enzymes,increased MDA and ROS levels and TNF-αgene expression,as well as histopathological alterations.The black radish root extract significantly alleviated sodium valproate-caused hepatic injury by decreasing the serum levels of ALT and AST,MDA,ROS,TNF-αgene expression,as well as mitochondrial impairment,but did not have a significant effect on sodium valproate-induced histopathological changes.Conclusions:The black radish root extract demonstrates protective effects against sodium valproate-induced liver injury,possibly through mitigating oxidative stress,mitochondrial impairment,and inflammatory mediator expression.展开更多
The collection of wild kiwifruit germplasms has already proved its worth with the development of valuable new kiwifruit cultivars.Through field investigation and consulting the existing literature,this paper illustrat...The collection of wild kiwifruit germplasms has already proved its worth with the development of valuable new kiwifruit cultivars.Through field investigation and consulting the existing literature,this paper illustrates that Jiugongshan region in China is a unique gene bank of excellent wild kiwifruit germplasm resources on the boundary between Hubei and Jiangxi provinces.It is also one of the important birthplaces of breeding materials for new kiwifruit cultivars in China.The paper introduces the main characteristics of two wild red-fleshed kiwifruit germplasms discovered in this region,and one of them is a new large-fruited variant of wild red-fleshed kiwifruit.The main fruit qualities of the large-fruited form are that short fruit stalk,large fruit(the maximum fresh fruit mass of about 81.2 g),moderate sweetness and sourness,reddish to red inner pericarp,the ripe fruit soluble solids content 14.10%,total sugar 8.84%,total acid 1.18%,vitamin C 644.3 mg/kg.It is expected to be cultivated into a new edible cultivar(line)or ornamental and edible cultivar(line)of Actinidia chinensis,which has a broad prospect of development and utilization.展开更多
[Objective]The paper was to investigate and identify new diseases in kiwifruit producing areas in Qiandongnan Prefecture to reduce the harm of diseases and ensure the quality of red-fleshed kiwifruit products.[Method]...[Objective]The paper was to investigate and identify new diseases in kiwifruit producing areas in Qiandongnan Prefecture to reduce the harm of diseases and ensure the quality of red-fleshed kiwifruit products.[Method]The pathogenic fungus was isolated from diseased leaves of redfleshed kiwifruit by tissue separation method,and DNA was sequenced by ribosomal rDNA-ITS(internal transcribed spacer)sequencing.Molecular evolutionary trees were built using MEGA4.0 software,and the pathogenic fungus was classified and identified combined with morphological obser-vation.[Result]Leaf tip blight was a new disease caused by Epicoccum sorghinum.It caused serious damage on red-fleshed kiwifruit.[Conclusion]The study supplements diseases of red-fleshed kiwifruit,and provides support for disease prevention and control in late stage.展开更多
In order to reduce the harm of diseases in red-fleshed kiwifruit in Qiandongnan Prefecture and ensure product quality, a new disease in the producing areas were investigated, and pathogen identification were carried o...In order to reduce the harm of diseases in red-fleshed kiwifruit in Qiandongnan Prefecture and ensure product quality, a new disease in the producing areas were investigated, and pathogen identification were carried out. The pathogen was isolated from diseased leaves by a tissue separation method. DNA sequencing was performed by the sequence analysis of ribosomal rDNA-ITS(Internal transcribed spacer) region, and a molecular evolutionary tree was constructed by the MEGA 4.0 software. The pathogenic fungus was classified and identified by combining morphological observation finally. The results showed that the dry blight disease in leaf tip was a new disease, which was caused by Epicoccum sorghinum, and it had a serious damage to red-fleshed kiwifruit.展开更多
[Objectives]This study was conducted to improve the quality of frozen silver carp surimi products.[Methods]Huangzhou radish powder and silver carp surimi were used as raw materials to analyze the effects of different ...[Objectives]This study was conducted to improve the quality of frozen silver carp surimi products.[Methods]Huangzhou radish powder and silver carp surimi were used as raw materials to analyze the effects of different amounts(1%,2%,3%,4%,5%)of Huangzhou radish powder on the water-holding capacity,cooking loss rate,whiteness value,TPA,gel strength and sensory quality of surimi products.[Results]When the addition amount of Huangzhou radish powder was 1%,water-holding capacity,hardness,chewiness and the gel strength of the surimi product reached their maximum values,which were 86.86%,3470.36 g,2628.50 g and 707.48 g·mm,respectively.Meanwhile,the cooking loss rate was reduced to a minimum value(13.66%),and the sensory quality reached the best.The whiteness of surimi products showed a decreasing trend with the increase of the addition amount of Huangzhou radish powder.However,the whiteness of the surimi product was not significantly affected when the addition amount of Huangzhou radish powder was 1%.Therefore,when the addition amount of Huangzhou radish powder was 1%,the quality of surimi products could be improved.[Conclusions]This study provides a new idea for the development and utilization of Huangzhou radish.展开更多
为了挖掘与萝卜表型性状显著相关的分子标记,对60份萝卜的14个表型数据进行鉴定,筛选出具有多态性的分子标记29个(其中12个SNP标记和17个InDel标记)进行遗传多样性分析,并利用TASSEL5.0软件的广义线性模型(general linear mode, GLM)对...为了挖掘与萝卜表型性状显著相关的分子标记,对60份萝卜的14个表型数据进行鉴定,筛选出具有多态性的分子标记29个(其中12个SNP标记和17个InDel标记)进行遗传多样性分析,并利用TASSEL5.0软件的广义线性模型(general linear mode, GLM)对萝卜的14个表型数据进行关联分析。研究结果表明,29个分子标记的等位基因(Na)数范围在2~3个,平均为2.14个;主等位基因频率(MAF)为0.53~0.94个,平均为0.68个;每个标记的期望杂合度(He)范围为0.12~0.93,平均为0.63。每个位点的多态性信息含量(PIC)值范围在0.11~0.37,平均为0.32;在12个表型性状中关联到17个显著相关的分子标记位点(其中7个SNP标记和10个InDel标记)(P≤0.01),贡献率在7.24%~23.25%。展开更多
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31820103012)the earmarked fund for China Agriculture Research System(CARS-28)the earmarked fund for Jiangsu Agricultural Industry Technology System,China(JATS[2022]454).
文摘As there is a strong interest in red-skinned pears,the molecular mechanism of anthocyanin regulation in red-skinned pears has been widely investigated;however,little is known about the molecular mechanism of anthocyanin regulation in red-fleshed pears due to limited availability of such germplasm,primarily found in European pears(Pyrus communis).In this study,based on transcriptomic analysis in red-fleshed and white-fleshed pears,we identified an ethylene response factor(ERF)from P.communis,PcERF5,of which expression level in fruit flesh was significantly correlated with anthocyanin content.We then verified the function of PcERF5 in regulating anthocyanin accumulation by genetic transformation in both pear skin and apple calli.PcERF5 regulated anthocyanin biosynthesis by different regulatory pathways.On the one hand,PcERF5 can activate the transcription of flavonoid biosynthetic genes(PcDFR,PcANS and PcUFGT)and two key transcription factors encoding genes PcMYB10 and PcMYB114.On the other hand,PcERF5 interacted with PcMYB10 to form the ERF5-MYB10 protein complex that enhanced the transcriptional activation of PcERF5 on its target genes.Our results suggested that PcERF5 functioned as a transcriptional activator in regulating anthocyanin biosynthesis,which provides new insights into the regulatory mechanism of anthocyanin biosynthesis.This new knowledge will provide guidance for molecular breeding of red-fleshed pear.
基金supported by a research grant(No.6211)from Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences,Shahrekord,Iran.
文摘Objective:To explore the effect of black radish(Raphanus sativus L.var niger)root extract on liver enzymes,oxidative stress,and histopathological alterations in mice with sodium valproate-induced hepatotoxicity.Methods:Thirty-two mice were divided into four groups:the control group received drinking water by gavage,the second group was administered with 100 mg/kg of sodium valproate,the third group received 300 mg/kg of black radish root extract,and the fourth group was given both sodium valproate(100 mg/kg)and black radish root extract(300 mg/kg).After 28 days,the mice were euthanized,and serum levels of aspartate aminotransferase(AST),alanine aminotransferase(ALT),and alkaline phosphatase(ALP),along with liver malondialdehyde(MDA),reactive oxygen species(ROS),mitochondrial parameters,tumor necrosis factor-alpha(TNF-α)gene expression,and histopathological changes were assessed.Results:Sodium valproate caused hepatic damage in mice,characterized by elevated serum levels of liver enzymes,increased MDA and ROS levels and TNF-αgene expression,as well as histopathological alterations.The black radish root extract significantly alleviated sodium valproate-caused hepatic injury by decreasing the serum levels of ALT and AST,MDA,ROS,TNF-αgene expression,as well as mitochondrial impairment,but did not have a significant effect on sodium valproate-induced histopathological changes.Conclusions:The black radish root extract demonstrates protective effects against sodium valproate-induced liver injury,possibly through mitigating oxidative stress,mitochondrial impairment,and inflammatory mediator expression.
文摘The collection of wild kiwifruit germplasms has already proved its worth with the development of valuable new kiwifruit cultivars.Through field investigation and consulting the existing literature,this paper illustrates that Jiugongshan region in China is a unique gene bank of excellent wild kiwifruit germplasm resources on the boundary between Hubei and Jiangxi provinces.It is also one of the important birthplaces of breeding materials for new kiwifruit cultivars in China.The paper introduces the main characteristics of two wild red-fleshed kiwifruit germplasms discovered in this region,and one of them is a new large-fruited variant of wild red-fleshed kiwifruit.The main fruit qualities of the large-fruited form are that short fruit stalk,large fruit(the maximum fresh fruit mass of about 81.2 g),moderate sweetness and sourness,reddish to red inner pericarp,the ripe fruit soluble solids content 14.10%,total sugar 8.84%,total acid 1.18%,vitamin C 644.3 mg/kg.It is expected to be cultivated into a new edible cultivar(line)or ornamental and edible cultivar(line)of Actinidia chinensis,which has a broad prospect of development and utilization.
基金Supported by Provincial,Prefecture and College Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement Project of Science and Technology Department of Guizhou Province"Identification and Control Analysis of Kiwifruit Diseases and Insect Pests in Qiandongnan Prefecture:(QKH H[2017]7178)。
文摘[Objective]The paper was to investigate and identify new diseases in kiwifruit producing areas in Qiandongnan Prefecture to reduce the harm of diseases and ensure the quality of red-fleshed kiwifruit products.[Method]The pathogenic fungus was isolated from diseased leaves of redfleshed kiwifruit by tissue separation method,and DNA was sequenced by ribosomal rDNA-ITS(internal transcribed spacer)sequencing.Molecular evolutionary trees were built using MEGA4.0 software,and the pathogenic fungus was classified and identified combined with morphological obser-vation.[Result]Leaf tip blight was a new disease caused by Epicoccum sorghinum.It caused serious damage on red-fleshed kiwifruit.[Conclusion]The study supplements diseases of red-fleshed kiwifruit,and provides support for disease prevention and control in late stage.
基金Supported by Province,Prefecture and School Science and Technology Cooperation Agreement Project of Science and Technology Department of Guizhou Province (QKH H Z[2017]7178)The Science and Technologyof Guizhou Province (2017-1166)。
文摘In order to reduce the harm of diseases in red-fleshed kiwifruit in Qiandongnan Prefecture and ensure product quality, a new disease in the producing areas were investigated, and pathogen identification were carried out. The pathogen was isolated from diseased leaves by a tissue separation method. DNA sequencing was performed by the sequence analysis of ribosomal rDNA-ITS(Internal transcribed spacer) region, and a molecular evolutionary tree was constructed by the MEGA 4.0 software. The pathogenic fungus was classified and identified by combining morphological observation finally. The results showed that the dry blight disease in leaf tip was a new disease, which was caused by Epicoccum sorghinum, and it had a serious damage to red-fleshed kiwifruit.
基金Supported by Scientific Research Program Guiding Project of the Education Department of Hubei Province(B2020166)Special Projects of the Central Government Guiding Local Science and Technology Development(2018ZYYD019)。
文摘[Objectives]This study was conducted to improve the quality of frozen silver carp surimi products.[Methods]Huangzhou radish powder and silver carp surimi were used as raw materials to analyze the effects of different amounts(1%,2%,3%,4%,5%)of Huangzhou radish powder on the water-holding capacity,cooking loss rate,whiteness value,TPA,gel strength and sensory quality of surimi products.[Results]When the addition amount of Huangzhou radish powder was 1%,water-holding capacity,hardness,chewiness and the gel strength of the surimi product reached their maximum values,which were 86.86%,3470.36 g,2628.50 g and 707.48 g·mm,respectively.Meanwhile,the cooking loss rate was reduced to a minimum value(13.66%),and the sensory quality reached the best.The whiteness of surimi products showed a decreasing trend with the increase of the addition amount of Huangzhou radish powder.However,the whiteness of the surimi product was not significantly affected when the addition amount of Huangzhou radish powder was 1%.Therefore,when the addition amount of Huangzhou radish powder was 1%,the quality of surimi products could be improved.[Conclusions]This study provides a new idea for the development and utilization of Huangzhou radish.
文摘为了挖掘与萝卜表型性状显著相关的分子标记,对60份萝卜的14个表型数据进行鉴定,筛选出具有多态性的分子标记29个(其中12个SNP标记和17个InDel标记)进行遗传多样性分析,并利用TASSEL5.0软件的广义线性模型(general linear mode, GLM)对萝卜的14个表型数据进行关联分析。研究结果表明,29个分子标记的等位基因(Na)数范围在2~3个,平均为2.14个;主等位基因频率(MAF)为0.53~0.94个,平均为0.68个;每个标记的期望杂合度(He)范围为0.12~0.93,平均为0.63。每个位点的多态性信息含量(PIC)值范围在0.11~0.37,平均为0.32;在12个表型性状中关联到17个显著相关的分子标记位点(其中7个SNP标记和10个InDel标记)(P≤0.01),贡献率在7.24%~23.25%。