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Zhao Q, Wang F, Wang Y, Zhong X, Zhu S, Zhang X, Li S, Lei X, Zang Z, Tan G, Zhang J. Low-Temperature Regulates the Cell Structure and Chlorophyll in Addition to Cellulose Metabolism of Postharvest Red Toona sinensis Buds across Different Seasons. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:7719. [PMID: 39062962 PMCID: PMC11276666 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25147719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2024] [Revised: 07/11/2024] [Accepted: 07/12/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
Abstract
Postharvest fibrosis and greening of Toona sinensis buds significantly affect their quality during storage. This study aimed to clarify the effects of low-temperature storage on postharvest red TSB quality harvested in different seasons. Red TSB samples were collected from Guizhou province, China, 21 days after the beginning of spring (Lichun), summer (Lixia), and autumn (Liqiu), and stored at 4 °C in dark conditions. We compared and analyzed the appearance, microstructure, chlorophyll and cellulose content, and expression levels of related genes across different seasons. The results indicated that TSB harvested in spring had a bright, purple-red color, whereas those harvested in summer and autumn were green. All samples lost water and darkened after 1 day of storage. Severe greening occurred in spring-harvested TSB within 3 days, a phenomenon not observed in summer and autumn samples. Microstructural analysis revealed that the cells in the palisade and spongy tissues of spring and autumn TSB settled closely during storage, while summer TSB cells remained loosely aligned. Xylem cells were smallest in spring-harvested TSB and largest in autumn. Prolonged storage led to thickening of the secondary cell walls and pith cell autolysis in the petioles, enlarging the cavity area. Chlorophyll content was higher in leaves than in petioles, while cellulose content was lower in petioles across all seasons. Both chlorophyll and cellulose content increased with storage time. Gene expression analysis showed season-dependent variations and significant increases in the expression of over half of the chlorophyll-related and cellulose-related genes during refrigeration, correlating with the observed changes in chlorophyll and cellulose content. This research provides valuable insights for improving postharvest storage and freshness preservation strategies for red TSB across different seasons.
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- Qian Zhao
- Faculty of Agronomy, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; (Q.Z.); (F.W.)
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- Faculty of Agronomy, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; (Q.Z.); (F.W.)
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- Faculty of Agronomy, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; (Q.Z.); (F.W.)
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- Institute of Horticulture, Guizhou Provincial Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guiyang 550006, China
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- Institute of Horticulture, Guizhou Provincial Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guiyang 550006, China
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- Institute of Horticulture, Guizhou Provincial Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guiyang 550006, China
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- Faculty of Agronomy, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; (Q.Z.); (F.W.)
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- College of Chinese Medicinal Materials, National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Ginseng Breeding and Development, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China
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- Faculty of Agronomy, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; (Q.Z.); (F.W.)
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- Faculty of Agronomy, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; (Q.Z.); (F.W.)
- Institute of Horticulture, Guizhou Provincial Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guiyang 550006, China
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- Faculty of Agronomy, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; (Q.Z.); (F.W.)
- Department of Biology, University of British Columbia, Okanagan, Kelowna, BC V1V 1V7, Canada
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Li X, Meng Z, Malik AU, Zhang S, Wang Q. Maintaining the quality of postharvest broccoli by inhibiting ethylene accumulation using diacetyl. Front Nutr 2022; 9:1055651. [PMID: 36458179 PMCID: PMC9707704 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.1055651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2022] [Accepted: 10/31/2022] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
Abstract
Broccoli (Brassica oleracea L. var. Italic) is rich in nutrition. However, it is susceptible to yellowing after harvest, leading to nutritional and economic losses. In this study, diacetyl, a natural food additive compound, was selected to inhibit the yellowing of broccoli florets and maintain the nutrient quality during storage time. It was found that 20 μl L-1 diacetyl treatment for 12 h could significantly delay the yellowing and decrease the weight loss and lignin content of broccoli florets. Meanwhile, diacetyl could maintain higher contents of chlorophyll, vitamin C and flavonoids and suppress the transcript levels of chlorophyll degradation-related genes in broccoli florets. Moreover, accumulations of reactive oxygen species (ROS) were inhibited by diacetyl treatment. Under diacetyl treatment, the generation of ethylene was prevented by inhibiting the activities and related-gene expressions of 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylic acid (ACC) synthase and ACC oxidase. Based on our findings, exogenous diacetyl could be employed as a novel bioactive molecule for retarding the yellowing and maintaining the quality of postharvest broccoli.
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- Xiaotong Li
- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, China
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- Postharvest Research and Training Centre, Institute of Horticultural Sciences, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, China
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- College of Food Science and Engineering, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian, China
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