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Plant Sciences
Xiaolan Guo, Muhammad Shakeel, Delu Wang, Chunpu Qu, Shimei Yang, Shahbaz Ahmad, Zejun Song
Summary: This study revealed the molecular mechanism of light intensity regulation on anthocyanin accumulation in blueberries, including the genes involved in anthocyanin synthesis pathway and the changes in metabolic flux. These findings provide valuable data for future research and breeding of blueberries.
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Horticulture
Ricardo Antonio Ayub, Andre Belmont Pereira, Jesse Neves dos Santos, Daurimar Mendes da Silva, Isabela Leticia Pessenti
Summary: The experiment determined that a sucrose concentration of 20 g L-1 resulted in the best outcomes for blueberry micropropagation. Plants exposed to the 20 g L-1 treatment showed higher survival rates, indicating better adaptability.
REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE FRUTICULTURA
(2021)
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Agronomy
Xuan Gao, Qiang Chen, Yan Yang, Bo Zhu, Jiaxin Xiao
Summary: This study analyzed the transcriptome profile of blueberry fruits at different stages of development and identified key genes involved in anthocyanin biosynthesis. The results showed that anthocyanins mainly accumulate in the late stage of fruit development, and abscisic acid and ethylene may play positive roles in promoting fruit ripening and anthocyanin accumulation.
CANADIAN JOURNAL OF PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
K. M. Shanika Tennakoon, Hayley J. Ridgway, Marlene Jaspers, E. Eirian Jones
Summary: Different tissues and cultivars of blueberries show varying susceptibility to pathogenic Neofusicoccum species. All tested above-ground blueberry tissues, including non-wounded tissue, are susceptible to infection, indicating that fungicides may need to be applied to protect all tissue, not just wounds.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
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Chemistry, Applied
Yaru Cao, Yunxiang Zang, Sangchi Wu, Ting Li, Jia Li, Kai Xu, Seung-Beom Hong, Boping Wu, Wangshu Zhang, Weiwei Zheng
Summary: In this study, the effects of melatonin treatment on the morphology and composition of cuticular wax in blueberry fruits were investigated. The results showed that melatonin treatment increased the total content of cuticular wax and improved fruit quality.
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Xiaolan Guo, Delu Wang, Muhammad Shakeel
Summary: This study investigated the response mechanism of blueberry anthocyanin synthesis to various light intensities through transcriptomic analysis, identifying candidate genes involved in anthocyanin content changes. Several genes that likely play an important role in the anthocyaninsynthesis pathway were found, providing a foundation for further research on the mechanism of light-induced anthocyanin synthesis in blueberries.
BIOTECHNOLOGY & BIOTECHNOLOGICAL EQUIPMENT
(2021)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Haiyang Wang, Lulu Zhai, Shouwen Wang, Botian Zheng, Honglu Hu, Xuyan Li, Shaomin Bian
Summary: In this study, the roles of MYB family in blueberry in response to anthocyanin biosynthesis were explored. A total of 437 unique MYB sequences were identified and characterized in blueberry, and their transcriptional patterns during fruit development and fruit tissues related to anthocyanin biosynthesis were investigated. The results provide valuable insights into the functional roles of VcMYBs and their regulatory mechanisms for anthocyanin production and accumulation in blueberry.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zening Zhang, Pengyan Qu, Siyi Hao, Ruide Li, Yongyan Zhang, Qi Zhao, Pengfei Wen, Chunzhen Cheng
Summary: In this study, we characterized and studied the CHS gene family in highbush blueberry. We identified 22 CHS genes and classified them into four subfamilies. Gene expression analysis showed that VcCHSs in subfamily I were highly expressed in late ripening stages of the fruit. By transient overexpression, we found that three VcCHSs could enhance anthocyanin accumulation and up-regulate the expression of flavonoid biosynthetic genes. Promoter analysis revealed multiple cis-acting elements and transcription factor binding sites in VcCHSs. Our study provides insights into the characteristics and functions of blueberry CHSs.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
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Plant Sciences
Xiaolan Guo, Chenyan Liu, Muhammad Shakeel, Delu Wang
Summary: Fertilization can promote the growth and yield of blueberry, especially in shallow soil layers.
PHYTON-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL BOTANY
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Yan Song, Bin Ma, Qingxun Guo, Lianxia Zhou, Xintong Zhou, Ziqing Ming, Honglin You, Chunyu Zhang
Summary: UV-B promotes the accumulation of anthocyanin and improves fruit quality in plants. Through transcriptome sequencing analysis and weighted gene co-expression network analysis, it was found that VcMYBA2 and VcMYB114 were upregulated and positively correlated with anthocyanin structural genes under UV-B radiation. The VcUVR8-VcCOP1-VcHY5 pathway enhances anthocyanin accumulation by upregulating VcMYBA2 and VcMYB114 or regulating the VcBBXs-VcMYB pathway. In contrast, VcMYB4a and VcUSP1 were downregulated under UV-B treatment, and VcMYB4a repressed UV-B-induced anthocyanin accumulation through the VcUSP1-VcMYB4a pathway.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Liangliang Tian, Liangqin Liu, Yanqin Jiang, Yiru Yang, Gangqiang Dong, Hong Yu
Summary: Blueberry is an important fruit crop worldwide, and developing superior cultivars with excellent fruit traits is essential for higher yield and meeting consumer preferences. Genetic transformation and VIGS systems like TRV-VIGS have been utilized to study fruit quality-related genes, such as VcANS, and their functions in blueberry fruits. The successful establishment of TRV-VIGS in blueberry fruits provides an effective method for functional identification of unknown genes in blueberry fruits.
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Plant Sciences
Giacomo Cocetta, Beatrice Cavenago, Roberta Bulgari, Anna Spinardi
Summary: The research found that preharvest application of BTH can have a positive impact on the levels of bioactive compounds in fruits, but has no significant effects on fruit quality parameters. BTH has different effects on the development and ripening stages of berries, regulating AsA oxidation and recycling metabolism, and promoting the accumulation of phenolic compounds. However, these effects vary in different cultivars.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
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Plant Sciences
Jiaying Zhang, Shuigen Li, Haishan An, Xueying Zhang, Boqiang Zhou
Summary: This study investigated the effects of different light qualities on blueberry growth and anthocyanin biosynthesis. The results showed that blue and red/blue lights promoted anthocyanin accumulation and affected photosynthesis. The study also revealed a possible feedback regulation between anthocyanin biosynthesis and photosynthesis.
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
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Cell Biology
Zhiwen Wei, Haiyan Yang, Jie Shi, Yongkang Duan, Wenlong Wu, Lianfei Lyu, Weilin Li
Summary: Different light wavelengths have different effects on fruit quality and anthocyanin biosynthesis in blueberry. Blueberry is a fruit rich in anthocyanin and has important economic and nutritional values. This study investigated the effects of different light wavelengths (white, red, blue, and yellow) on fruit quality and gene expression of anthocyanin biosynthesis in blueberry. The results showed that blue and white light treatments resulted in the highest fruit width, height, and weight in blueberries. Furthermore, blue light significantly improved the expression levels of anthocyanin biosynthesis genes and anthocyanin content in the fruits.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jing Wang, Xingyu Zhao, Jiawei Zheng, Daniela D. Herrera-Balandrano, Xiaoxiao Zhang, Wuyang Huang, Zhongquan Sui
Summary: Blueberries are rich in anthocyanins which have positive concentration-dependent antioxidant activity in mice. They improve antioxidant defense by increasing total antioxidant capacity, reducing oxidative stress marker levels, and enhancing enzyme activity and mRNA levels.
JOURNAL OF ZHEJIANG UNIVERSITY-SCIENCE B
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Cheng Lv, Jie Yang, Rui Liu, Qun Lu, Yue Ding, Jiuliang Zhang, Jianling Deng
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Food Science & Technology
Jiu-Liang Zhang, Chun-Li Luo, Qing Zhou, Zi-Cheng Zhang
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2018)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Rui-dan Wang, Guan-hua Su, Lin Wang, Qing Xia, Rui Liu, Qun Lu, Jiu-liang Zhang
JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL FOODS
(2018)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Zi-cheng Zhang, Qing Zhou, Gu-yu Huangfu, Ying Wu, Jiu-liang Zhang
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Zi-wei Yang, Cui-e Tang, Jiu-liang Zhang, Qing Zhou, Zi-cheng Zhang
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2019)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Zi-cheng Zhang, Qing Zhou, Yang Yang, Yu Wang, Jiu-liang Zhang
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2019)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Yang Yang, Jiu-liang Zhang, Qing Zhou, Lin Wang, Wei Huang, Rui-dan Wang
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2019)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ying Wu, Qing Zhou, Yi Wang, Sen Zhang, Jiu-liang Zhang
JOURNAL OF FOOD BIOCHEMISTRY
(2019)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yang Yang, Zi-cheng Zhang, Qing Zhou, Jia-xing Yan, Jiu-liang Zhang, Guan-hua Su
JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL FOODS
(2020)
Article
Plant Sciences
Yan-bo Lv, Qing Zhou, Jia-xing Yan, Lin-song Luo, Jiu-liang Zhang
Summary: Through experiments on PCPA-induced insomnia model, enzymolysis peptides from PMM were found to improve neurotransmitter system disorder, restore over-expression of 5-HT1A receptor and GABAA receptor alpha 1-subunit, and show a good sleep-promoting effect. The unique amino acid composition, sequence, and glycosylation modification of PMM peptides may be the key factors for their activity, providing a basis for the development of sleep-promoting peptide products.
JOURNAL OF ETHNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lin-song Luo, Yu Wang, Li-jun Dai, Fang-xia He, Jiu-liang Zhang, Qing Zhou
Summary: The study explored the hypouricemic effect of triterpenoid acids from Inonotus obliquus on hyperuricemia mice and deciphered the underlying xanthine oxidase inhibitory mechanism. The triterpenoids were found to efficiently lower uric acid levels and hepatic XO in hyperuricemia mice, indicating potential benefits in controlling hyperuricemia and gout. The findings suggest that Inonotus obliquus could serve as a promising supplement for functional foods or medicines in the treatment of hyperuricemia and gout.
JOURNAL OF FOOD BIOCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Lan-jie Feng, Wen-wen Ou, Yi-bin Yang, Ye Qi, Zhen Qi, Jiu-liang Zhang
Summary: The study found that black rice anthocyanins have the ability to lower uric acid levels and inhibit key enzymes, reducing kidney damage and oxidative stress. Thus, black rice anthocyanins may serve as an effective anti-hyperuricemia bioactive substance for future applications.
JOURNAL OF CEREAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Li-jun Dai, Jia-xing Yan, Qing Xia, Shi-qi Wang, Qing Zhou, Jiu-liang Zhang, Chong Wen
Summary: In this study, three alcohol precipitation polysaccharides fractions (IOP40, IOP60, and IOP80) were isolated from Inonotus obliquus polysaccharides (IOP). In vitro starch digestion experiments showed that IOP40 and IOP60 had stronger inhibitory effects compared to crude polysaccharides. Inhibition kinetics revealed that IOP60 had a reversible and anti-competitive inhibitory effect on alpha-glucosidase. In vivo studies confirmed that IOP60 could inhibit the increase in postprandial blood glucose level. Further purification of IOP60 resulted in IOP-2S, which showed a triple helix structure. The findings suggest that I. obliquus polysaccharides may be used in functional foods for postprandial hyperglycemia control.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Luhong Shen, Yang Yang, Jiuliang Zhang, Lanjie Feng, Qing Zhou
Summary: Studies have shown that diacylated anthocyanins from purple sweet potato (diacylated AF-PSPs) have dual regulatory effects on hyperuricemia and hyperglycemia induced by a high-fructose/high-fat diet. The effects of diacylated AF-PSPs include alleviating hyperuricemia, regulating liver XO activity, lipid accumulation, relevant renal transporters, reducing body weight, improving lipid metabolism disorder, liver oxidative stress, enhancing insulin utilization and sensitivity, lowering blood sugar and reducing hyperglycemia, restoring mRNA levels related to renal fructose metabolism, reducing kidney injury and inflammation.
JOURNAL OF ZHEJIANG UNIVERSITY-SCIENCE B
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Haibo Zhou, Sen Zhang, Lianghua Chen, Yimei Liu, Luhong Shen, Jiuliang Zhang
Summary: Gardenia has been highly valued as a food herbal medicine due to its bioactive compounds, but the mechanism underlying its hypoglycemic effect is unknown. This study evaluated the effect of gardenia extracts on type 2 diabetes and compared the efficacy of different purified fragments. The results showed that geniposide had a better inhibitory effect on T2DM in animal experiments, while crocin I had a better effect in vitro. These findings suggest potentially different mechanisms between geniposide and crocin I in treating T2DM.