Article
Food Science & Technology
Chunyan Li, Youyou Xu, Huimin Wu, Ruirui Zhao, Xinwei Wang, Fangfang Wang, Qingquan Fu, Tiantian Tang, Xuewei Shi, Bin Wang
Summary: This study investigated the quality characteristics and aroma fingerprinting of flat peaches from Xinjiang. The results showed that flat peaches had good taste and high antioxidant capacity due to their high sugar-low acid properties and high levels of phenolic compounds. The aroma of flat peaches was mainly composed of aldehydes and esters, with 2,4-decadienal, 2-hexenyl acetate, and theaspirane as the characteristic compounds.
Article
Plant Sciences
Xuelian Wu, Anqi Du, Shuhui Zhang, Wenru Wang, Jiahui Liang, Futian Peng, Yuansong Xiao
Summary: Exogenous application of H2S increased endogenous auxin concentration by 44.50% and regulated root growth in peach seedlings by affecting the expression of 26 auxin-related genes. Additionally, overexpression of the LATERAL ORGAN BOUNDARIES DOMAIN 16 (PpLBD16) gene significantly increased the number of lateral roots in peach.
PLANT PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Plant Sciences
Quan Jiang, Qiang Xu, Junfeng Pan, Xiaohong Yao, Zhongping Cheng
Summary: The fragmented distribution of wild peach due to human disturbance and geographic isolation has affected genetic variation and genetic structure. Habitat fragmentation has led to a decrease in gene flow and impacted the genetic diversity of Prunus persica populations.
Article
Plant Sciences
Henri Duval, Eva Coindre, Sebastian E. Ramos-Onsins, Konstantinos G. Alexiou, Maria J. Rubio-Cabetas, Pedro J. Martinez-Garcia, Michelle Wirthensohn, Amit Dhingra, Anna Samarina, Pere Arus
Summary: We developed an Axiom 60K almond SNP array by resequencing 81 almond accessions, which can facilitate plant breeding and new cultivar development. The array was validated using 210 accessions, and 82.8% of the SNPs were classified as the best recommended SNPs. The array can be used for peach and interspecific peach x almond genetic studies, with low rates of missing data.
Article
Plant Sciences
Lei Zhao, Yuanqiang Zhang, Juanli Sun, Qiurui Yang, Yaming Cai, Caiping Zhao, Furong Wang, Huaping He, Yuepeng Han
Summary: In this study, the PpHY5 gene in peach was found to be involved in the regulation of the Cs trait. It interacts with the E3 ubiquitin ligase PpCOP1 and promotes the transcription of PpMYB10.1 through its partner PpBBX10. Silencing of PpHY5 leads to reduction in anthocyanin pigmentation, while overexpression results in anthocyanin accumulation.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Andrea Carpi, Md Abdur Rahim, Angela Marin, Marco Armellin, Paola Brun, Giovanni Miotto, Renzo Dal Monte, Livio Trainotti
Summary: Plant cell cultures have emerged as a promising tool for producing active molecules, such as flavonols and anthocyanins, which have beneficial health properties. The synthesis of these molecules is finely regulated by specific transcription factors, and high expression levels can be achieved in tobacco cell lines. A single-column-based purification protocol was developed to produce a stable lyophile with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and wound-healing activities.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Julia Halasz, Attila Hegedus, Ildiko Karsai, Agnes Tosaki, Laszlo Szalay
Summary: This study focused on the variability of the PpSOC1 gene among 16 peach cultivars and its potential as a functional marker for endodormancy timing. Significant correlations were found between PpSOC1 alleles and various phenology phases, with the strongest correlation observed at the string stage, which marks the end of endodormancy. Cultivars with a specific allele reached the string stage significantly earlier than those with a different allele, making PpSOC1 screening a valuable tool in peach breeding.
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Manuel A. Merlo, Silvia Portela-Bens, Maria E. Rodriguez, Aglaya Garcia-Angulo, Ismael Cross, Alberto Arias-Perez, Emilio Garcia, Laureana Rebordinos
Summary: The high-density genome mapping of Solea senegalensis revealed important characteristics of its genome organization and evolution, such as a possible sex proto-chromosome pair and conserved chromosomes with linked genes in distant species. These findings provide valuable insights into the chromosome dynamics and evolution of this species.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hossam A. Sayed, Shimaa Mostafa, Ibrahim M. Haggag, Neveen A. Hassan
Summary: Two intergenic cpDNA regions, trnH-psbA and trnL-trnF, were used to assess the genetic diversity and phylogenetic structure of 25 Prunus accessions. These regions were able to distinguish and identify four Prunus species. Differences were observed in evolutionary divergence, variable sites, and nucleotide diversity between the two regions.
MOLECULAR BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Forestry
Lei Zhao, Juanli Sun, Yaming Cai, Qiurui Yang, Yuanqiang Zhang, Collins Otieno Ogutu, Jingjing Liu, Yun Zhao, Furong Wang, Huaping He, Beibei Zheng, Yuepeng Han
Summary: This study reports the role of an elongated hypocotyl 5-homolog gene, PpHYH, in regulating anthocyanin pigmentation in peach fruit peel. Light is a key factor affecting anthocyanin accumulation in peach fruit peel. PpHYH activates the transcription of three PpMYB10 genes and interacts with a cofactor PpBBX4 encoding a B-BOX protein, leading to anthocyanin accumulation in the sun-exposed peel. However, a negative regulator, PpCOP1, represses the activity of PpHYH, resulting in failure of anthocyanin accumulation in the shaded peel.
Article
Plant Sciences
Maria Paz Covarrubias, Victoria Lillo-Carmona, Lorena Melet, Gianfranco Benedetto, Diego Andrade, Mickael Maucourt, Catherine Deborde, Claudia Fuentealba, Annick Moing, Maria Luisa Valenzuela, Romina Pedreschi, Andrea Miyasaka Almeida
Summary: Peaches and nectarines are widely exported from Chile to the Northern Hemisphere, with fruit quality being determined by factors such as size, taste, and aroma. Thinning practices can impact fruit metabolic composition at early stages of development, with soluble sugars, organic acids, and phenylpropanoid pathway intermediates serving as potential indicators of fruit quality.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Maicon Nardino, Elisia Rodrigues Correa, Maria do Carmo Bassols Raseira, Isadora Moreira da Luz Real, Willian Silva Barros, Rodrigo Cezar Franzon
Summary: This study analyzed the genetic progress in phenological and production traits of canning peaches resulting from the peach breeding program of Embrapa Temperate Agriculture over a period of 53 years. The results show that there has been genetic gain in early maturation, shorter fruit development period, and increased fruit yield.
Article
Plant Sciences
Pavlina Drogoudi, Celia M. Cantin, Federica Brandi, Ana Butcaru, Jose Cos-Terrer, Marcello Cutuli, Stefano Foschi, Alejandro Galindo, Jesus Garcia-Brunton, Eike Luedeling, Maria Angeles Moreno, Davide Nari, Georgios Pantelidis, Gemma Reig, Valentina Roera, Julien Ruesch, Florin Stanica, Daniela Giovannini
Summary: The study aims to understand how peach and nectarine tree varieties respond to winter and spring temperatures and evaluate the effectiveness of different chill and heat accumulation models in predicting bloom dates under various climatic conditions. The researchers analyzed data from 14 cultivars grown in 11 European locations and found significant variations in chill accumulation and rest completion among sites. They also observed that bloom timing is strongly influenced by delayed rest completion and heat accumulation. The Dynamic Model showed better predictions of bloom dates compared to other models. However, further research is needed to improve the reliability of climatic requirements for peach cultivars and provide guidance for adapting peach production to changing climate conditions.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ping Sun, Chengkun Yang, Wencan Zhu, Jiaqi Wu, Xianrui Lin, Yi Wang, Jianxi Zhu, Chenfei Chen, Kaibing Zhou, Minjie Qian, Jiansheng Shen
Summary: Anthocyanin accumulation in the flesh of peach exhibits a spatial pattern, but the mechanism is still unknown. In this study, flavonoid metabolites, plant hormones, and transcriptome analyses were performed to investigate the regulation of anthocyanin accumulation in peach flesh. The results revealed the up-regulation of anthocyanin biosynthetic genes, transportation genes, and regulatory genes, as well as the enrichment and distribution of various hormones in peach flesh.
Article
Agronomy
Serap Demirel, Mucahit Pehluvan, Rafet Aslantas
Summary: In this study, 32 ISSR markers were used to assess the genetic diversity and population structure of local and commercial peach genotypes. The Jaccard similarity coefficient between local peach genotypes ranged from 0.40 to 0.89, with an average of 0.60. According to the UPGMA dendrogram, Agseftali and Zaferan peach genotypes were classified into four groups.
GENETIC RESOURCES AND CROP EVOLUTION
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Anna V. Blenda, Nourine A. Kamili, Shang-Chuen Wu, William F. Abel, Diyoly Ayona, Christian Gerner-Smidt, Alex D. Ho, Guy M. Benian, Richard D. Cummings, Connie M. Arthur, Sean R. Stowell
Summary: Galectin-9 has been found to bind various blood group antigens and microbial glycans, exhibiting antimicrobial activity against different strains of microbes and the ability to counteract molecular mimicry.
JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Horticulture
Naveen Kalluri, Iban Eduardo, Pere Arus
Summary: This study investigated the genetics and genomics of the historical peach cultivar 'Earlygold' from the US, constructing a high-density SNP map and conducting QTL analysis. Results showed a significant increase in map and QTL resolution when using the F-2 population, compared to the TN pseudo-testcross.
SCIENTIA HORTICULTURAE
(2022)
Meeting Abstract
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Avery Funkhouser, Basil Chaballout, Jane Goodwin, Julie Martin, W. Jeffery Edenfield, Connie M. Arthur, Anna V. Blenda
Meeting Abstract
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Avery Funkhouser, Bailey Blair, Jane Goodwin, Alec Strigenz, Julie Martin, Christopher R. Funk, W. Jeffery Edenfield, Anna V. Blenda
Correction
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Elena Lopez-Girona, Yu Zhang, Iban Eduardo, Jose Ramon Hernandez Mora, Konstantinos G. Alexiou, Pere Arus, Maria Jose Aranzana
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Oncology
Avery T. Funkhouser, Alexander M. Strigenz, Bailey B. Blair, Andrew P. Miller, Jonah C. Shealy, Joseph A. Ewing, Julie C. Martin, Christopher R. Funk, William J. Edenfield, Anna Blenda
Summary: This study provides an analytical comparison of the mutation status of 50 frequently mutated genes and the serum levels of galectin proteins in two common cancers. Mutations in the KIT gene are associated with increased levels of galectins. Brain tissue samples have a higher likelihood of having a mutation in the KIT gene. Understanding the relationship between cancer-critical gene mutations and serum galectin levels could provide a non-invasive approach to better understand the tumor's unique genetic profile.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Alex D. Ho, Shang-Chuen Wu, Nourine A. Kamili, Anna V. Blenda, Richard D. Cummings, Sean R. Stowell, Connie M. Arthur
Summary: Numerous studies have shown the utility of glycan microarray analysis in understanding protein-glycan interactions. However, current studies often analyze these interactions at a single protein concentration, which fails to account for printing variations or other factors that may affect binding. To overcome this limitation, a study examined glycan array binding of three galectins over a range of concentrations and developed a method to optimize the efficiency of assessing association constants. The results demonstrate an effective approach to glycan array analysis that provides improved detail and efficiency compared to previous methods.
FRONTIERS IN MOLECULAR BIOSCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Nathalia Zaracho, Gemma Reig, Naveen Kalluri, Pere Arus, Iban Eduardo
Summary: This study described previously undescribed peach flesh color patterns in commercial cultivars and investigated the genetic inheritance of red dots in the flesh (RDF) and red color around the stone (CAS). The findings will contribute to better characterization of peach plant materials and the development of a molecular marker system for selecting these traits.
Article
Plant Sciences
Henri Duval, Eva Coindre, Sebastian E. Ramos-Onsins, Konstantinos G. Alexiou, Maria J. Rubio-Cabetas, Pedro J. Martinez-Garcia, Michelle Wirthensohn, Amit Dhingra, Anna Samarina, Pere Arus
Summary: We developed an Axiom 60K almond SNP array by resequencing 81 almond accessions, which can facilitate plant breeding and new cultivar development. The array was validated using 210 accessions, and 82.8% of the SNPs were classified as the best recommended SNPs. The array can be used for peach and interspecific peach x almond genetic studies, with low rates of missing data.
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Rhea E. Mathew, Molly Riehs, Anna Blenda, Renee J. Chosed, William S. Wright
Summary: This study aimed to identify predictors of poor performance in the USMLE Step 1 exam and provide targeted interventions for struggling students. The results showed that students' performance in the FDNS course correlated positively with their pre-matriculation metrics such as science undergraduate GPA, total GPA, and MCAT scores. The FDNS course grade and specific course objectives could serve as predictors for USMLE Step 1 performance.
ADVANCES IN MEDICAL EDUCATION AND PRACTICE
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Avery Funkhouser, Hayden Shuster, Julie C. Martin, W. Jeffery Edenfield, Anna V. Blenda
Summary: This study investigates the role of galectins in different breast cancer subtypes and their response to treatment. Galectins, proteins involved in cancer growth and metastasis, were measured in breast cancer patients. The study found that galectin-9 levels were increased in HER2-enriched tumors but reduced in hormone-receptor-positive tumors, while galectin-1 levels were higher in patients who underwent systemic cancer therapy. These findings provide valuable insights into galectin changes during cancer progression, treatment response, and tumor biology.
Review
Biology
Brittany K. Austin, Ali Firooz, Homayoun Valafar, Anna V. Blenda
Summary: Our investigation of cancer databases aimed to evaluate the current state and identify key requirements. We analyzed 71 databases, focusing on genomics, proteomics, lipidomics, and glycomics. Our findings revealed a lack of cancer-related lipidomic and glycomic databases, indicating a need for further development in these areas. The availability of proteomic databases dedicated to cancer research was also limited. In addition, we assessed non-cancer databases in the fields of proteomics, lipidomics, and glycomics to gauge progress over the past eight years. Our analysis included various types of cancer databases, such as clinical trial databases and web servers. By evaluating user-friendliness through the FAIRness principle, we ensured that the databases were easily accessible and usable. Our search summary highlights significant growth in cancer databases while pinpointing gaps and requirements. These insights are invaluable to researchers, clinicians, and database developers, as they guide efforts to enhance accessibility, integration, and usability. Fulfilling these needs will promote advancements in cancer research and benefit the broader cancer community.
Meeting Abstract
Oncology
Basil H. Chaballout, Avery T. Funkhouser, Bailey B. Blair, Jane L. Goodwin, Alexander M. Strigenz, Connie M. Arthur, Julie C. Martin, W. Jeffery Edenfield, Anna V. Blenda
Meeting Abstract
Oncology
Basil H. Chaballout, Avery T. Funkhouser, Bailey B. Blair, Jane L. Goodwin, Alexander M. Strigenz, Connie M. Arthur, Julie C. Martin, W. Jeffery Edenfield, Anna V. Blenda
Article
Plant Sciences
Naveen Kalluri, Octavio Serra, Jose Manuel Donoso, Roger Picanol, Werner Howad, Iban Eduardo, Pere Arus
Summary: Peach and almond are two inter-compatible species with different levels of genetic variability. This study developed a collection of peach-almond introgression lines, which could be useful for genetic analyses and incorporating almond genes into the peach commercial gene pool.
HORTICULTURE RESEARCH
(2022)
