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Wang YW, Nambeesan SU. Ethylene promotes fruit ripening initiation by downregulating photosynthesis, enhancing abscisic acid and suppressing jasmonic acid in blueberry (Vaccinium ashei). BMC Plant Biol 2024; 24:418. [PMID: 38760720 PMCID: PMC11102277 DOI: 10.1186/s12870-024-05106-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 05/05/2024] [Indexed: 05/19/2024]
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BACKGROUND Blueberry fruit exhibit atypical climacteric ripening with a non-auto-catalytic increase in ethylene coincident with initiation of ripening. Further, application of ethephon, an ethylene-releasing plant growth regulator, accelerates ripening by increasing the proportion of ripe (blue) fruit as compared to the control treatment. To investigate the mechanistic role of ethylene in regulating blueberry ripening, we performed transcriptome analysis on fruit treated with ethephon, an ethylene-releasing plant growth regulator. RESULTS RNA-Sequencing was performed on two sets of rabbiteye blueberry ('Powderblue') fruit: (1) fruit from divergent developmental stages; and (2) fruit treated with ethephon, an ethylene-releasing compound. Differentially expressed genes (DEGs) from divergent developmental stages clustered into nine groups, among which cluster 1 displayed reduction in expression during ripening initiation and was enriched with photosynthesis related genes, while cluster 7 displayed increased expression during ripening and was enriched with aromatic-amino acid family catabolism genes, suggesting stimulation of anthocyanin biosynthesis. More DEGs were apparent at 1 day after ethephon treatment suggesting its early influence during ripening initiation. Overall, a higher number of genes were downregulated in response to ethylene. Many of these overlapped with cluster 1 genes, indicating that ethylene-mediated downregulation of photosynthesis is an important developmental event during the ripening transition. Analyses of DEGs in response to ethylene also indicated interplay among phytohormones. Ethylene positively regulated abscisic acid (ABA), negatively regulated jasmonates (JAs), and influenced auxin (IAA) metabolism and signaling genes. Phytohormone quantification supported these effects of ethylene, indicating coordination of blueberry fruit ripening by ethylene. CONCLUSION This study provides insights into the role of ethylene in blueberry fruit ripening. Ethylene initiates blueberry ripening by downregulating photosynthesis-related genes. Also, ethylene regulates phytohormone-metabolism and signaling related genes, increases ABA, and decreases JA concentrations. Together, these results indicate that interplay among multiple phytohormones regulates the progression of ripening, and that ethylene is an important coordinator of such interactions during blueberry fruit ripening.
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- Yi-Wen Wang
- Department of Horticulture, University of Georgia, 1111 Miller Plant Sciences Building, Athens, GA, 30602, USA
- Center for Applied Genetic Technologies, University of Georgia, 111 Riverbend Road, Athens, GA, 30602, USA
- Institute of Plant Breeding, Genetics & Genomics, University of Georgia, 111 Riverbend Road, Athens, GA, 30602, USA
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- Department of Horticulture, University of Georgia, 1111 Miller Plant Sciences Building, Athens, GA, 30602, USA.
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Tang Q, Wang X, Ma S, Fan S, Chi F, Song Y. Molecular mechanism of abscisic acid signaling response factor VcbZIP55 to promote anthocyanin biosynthesis in blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum). Plant Physiol Biochem 2024; 210:108611. [PMID: 38615439 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2024.108611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2023] [Revised: 04/02/2024] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024]
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A high content of anthocyanin in blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) is an important indicator to evaluate fruit quality. Abscisic acid (ABA) can promote anthocyanin biosynthesis, but since the molecular mechanism is unclear, clarifying the mechanism will improve for blueberry breeding and cultivation regulation. VcbZIP55 regulating anthocyanin synthesis in blueberry were screened and mined using the published Isoform-sequencing, RNA-Seq and qRT-PCR at different fruit developmental stages. Blueberry genetic transformation and transgenic experiments confirmed that VcbZIP55 could promote anthocyanin biosynthesis in blueberry adventitious buds, tobacco leaves, blueberry leaves and blueberry fruit. VcbZIP55 responded to ABA signals and its expression was upregulated in blueberry fruit. In addition, using VcbZIP55 for Yeast one hybrid assay (Y1H) and transient expression in tobacco leaves demonstrated an interaction between VcbZIP55 and a G-Box motif on the VcMYB1 promoter to activate the expression of VcMYB1. This study will lay the theoretical foundation for the molecular mechanisms of phytohormone regulation responsible for anthocyanin synthesis and provide theoretical support for blueberry quality improvement.
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- Qi Tang
- Research Institute of Pomology of CAAS, Key Laboratory of Horticultural Crops Germplasm Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People's Republic of China, Xingcheng, Liaoning, 125100, China.
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- Research Institute of Pomology of CAAS, Key Laboratory of Horticultural Crops Germplasm Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People's Republic of China, Xingcheng, Liaoning, 125100, China.
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- Research Institute of Pomology of CAAS, Key Laboratory of Horticultural Crops Germplasm Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People's Republic of China, Xingcheng, Liaoning, 125100, China.
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- Institute of Special Animal and Plant Sciences CAAS, Jilin Changchun, 130122, China.
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- Research Institute of Pomology of CAAS, Key Laboratory of Horticultural Crops Germplasm Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People's Republic of China, Xingcheng, Liaoning, 125100, China.
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- Research Institute of Pomology of CAAS, Key Laboratory of Horticultural Crops Germplasm Resources Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People's Republic of China, Xingcheng, Liaoning, 125100, China.
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Tian Y, Liu X, Chen X, Wang B, Dong M, Chen L, Yang Z, Li Y, Sun H. Integrated Untargeted Metabolome, Full-Length Sequencing and Transcriptome Analyses Reveal the Mechanism of Flavonoid Biosynthesis in Blueberry ( Vaccinium spp.) Fruit. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:4137. [PMID: 38673724 PMCID: PMC11050320 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25084137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2024] [Revised: 04/01/2024] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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As a highly economic berry fruit crop, blueberry is enjoyed by most people and has various potential health benefits, many of which are attributed to the relatively high concentrations of flavonoids. To obtain more accurate and comprehensive transcripts, the full-length transcriptome of half-highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum/angustifolium cultivar Northland) obtained using single molecule real-time and next-generation sequencing technologies was reported for the first time. Overall, 147,569 consensus transcripts (average length, 2738 bp; N50, 3176 bp) were obtained. After quality control steps, 63,425 high-quality isoforms were obtained and 5030 novel genes, 3002 long non-coding RNAs, 3946 transcription factor genes (TFs), 30,540 alternative splicing events, and 2285 fusion gene pairs were identified. To better explore the molecular mechanism of flavonoid biosynthesis in mature blueberry fruit, an integrative analysis of the metabolome and transcriptome was performed on the exocarp, sarcocarp, and seed. A relatively complete biosynthesis pathway map of phenylpropanoids, flavonoids, and proanthocyanins in blueberry was constructed. The results of the joint analysis showed that the 228 functional genes and 42 TFs regulated 78 differentially expressed metabolites within the biosynthesis pathway of phenylpropanoids/flavonoids. O2PLS analysis results showed that the key metabolites differentially accumulated in blueberry fruit tissues were albireodelphin, delphinidin 3,5-diglucoside, delphinidin 3-O-rutinoside, and delphinidin 3-O-sophoroside, and 10 structural genes (4 Vc4CLs, 3 VcBZ1s, 1 VcUGT75C1, 1 VcAT, and 1 VcUGAT), 4 transporter genes (1 VcGSTF and 3 VcMATEs), and 10 TFs (1 VcMYB, 2 VcbHLHs, 4 VcWD40s, and 3 VcNACs) exhibited strong correlations with 4 delphinidin glycosides. These findings provide insights into the molecular mechanisms of flavonoid biosynthesis and accumulation in blueberry fruit.
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- Youwen Tian
- College of Horticulture, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; (Y.T.); (X.L.); (X.C.); (B.W.); (L.C.)
- College of Life Sciences, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China;
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- College of Horticulture, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; (Y.T.); (X.L.); (X.C.); (B.W.); (L.C.)
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- College of Horticulture, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; (Y.T.); (X.L.); (X.C.); (B.W.); (L.C.)
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- College of Horticulture, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; (Y.T.); (X.L.); (X.C.); (B.W.); (L.C.)
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- College of Life Sciences, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China;
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- College of Horticulture, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; (Y.T.); (X.L.); (X.C.); (B.W.); (L.C.)
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- High Mountain Economic Plant Research Institute, Yunnan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Lijiang 674110, China;
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- College of Horticulture, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; (Y.T.); (X.L.); (X.C.); (B.W.); (L.C.)
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- College of Horticulture, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, China; (Y.T.); (X.L.); (X.C.); (B.W.); (L.C.)
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Satheesh Babu AK, Petersen C, Iglesias-Carres L, Paz HA, Wankhade UD, Neilson AP, Anandh Babu PV. Blueberry intervention mitigates detrimental microbial metabolite trimethylamine N-oxide by modulating gut microbes. Biofactors 2024; 50:392-404. [PMID: 37921575 PMCID: PMC11014767 DOI: 10.1002/biof.2014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
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Gut microbes play a pivotal role in host physiology by producing beneficial or detrimental metabolites. Gut bacteria metabolize dietary choline and L-carnitine to trimethylamine (TMA) which is then converted to trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO). An elevated circulating TMAO is associated with diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, and cancer in humans. In the present study, we investigated the effect of dietary blueberries and strawberries at a nutritional dosage on TMA/TMAO production and the possible role of gut microbes. Blueberry cohort mice received a control (C) or freeze-dried blueberry supplemented (CB) diet for 12 weeks and subgroups received an antibiotics cocktail (CA and CBA). Strawberry cohort mice received a control (N) or strawberry-supplemented (NS) diet and subgroups received antibiotics (NA and NSA). Metabolic parameters, choline, TMA, and TMAO were assessed in addition to microbial profiling and characterization of berry powders. Blueberry supplementation (equivalent to 1.5 human servings) reduced circulating TMAO in CB versus C mice (~48%) without changing choline or TMA. This effect was not mediated through alterations in metabolic parameters. Dietary strawberries did not reduce choline, TMA, or TMAO. Depleting gut microbes with antibiotics in these cohorts drastically reduced TMA and TMAO to not-quantified levels. Further, dietary blueberries increased the abundance of bacterial taxa that are negatively associated with circulating TMA/TMAO suggesting the role of gut microbes. Our phenolic profiling indicates that this effect could be due to chlorogenic acid and increased phenolic contents in blueberries. Our study provides evidence for considering dietary blueberries to reduce TMAO and prevent TMAO-induced complications.
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- Department of Nutrition and Integrative Physiology, College of Health, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112, USA
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- Plants for Human Health Institute, Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences, North Carolina State University, Kannapolis, NC 28081, USA
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- Arkansas Children’s Nutrition Center, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR 72205, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR 72205, USA
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- Arkansas Children’s Nutrition Center, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR 72205, USA
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR 72205, USA
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- Plants for Human Health Institute, Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences, North Carolina State University, Kannapolis, NC 28081, USA
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- Department of Nutrition and Integrative Physiology, College of Health, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112, USA
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Li H, Wang S, Zhai L, Cui Y, Tang G, Huo J, Li X, Bian S. The miR156/SPL12 module orchestrates fruit colour change through directly regulating ethylene production pathway in blueberry. Plant Biotechnol J 2024; 22:386-400. [PMID: 37797061 PMCID: PMC10826998 DOI: 10.1111/pbi.14193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2023] [Revised: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 09/23/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023]
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Colour change is an important event during fruit ripening in blueberry. It is well known that miR156/SPLs act as regulatory modules mediating anthocyanin biosynthesis and ethylene plays critical roles during colour change, but the intrinsic connections between the two pathways remain poorly understood. Previously, we demonstrated that blueberry VcMIR156a/VcSPL12 affects the accumulation of anthocyanins and chlorophylls in tomato and Arabidopsis. In this study, we first showed that VcMIR156a overexpression in blueberry led to enhanced anthocyanin biosynthesis, decreased chlorophyll accumulation, and, intriguingly, concomitant elevation in the expression of ethylene biosynthesis genes and the level of the ethylene precursor ACC. Conversely, VcSPL12 enhanced chlorophyll accumulation and suppressed anthocyanin biosynthesis and ACC synthesis in fruits. Moreover, the treatment with ethylene substitutes and inhibitors attenuated the effects of VcMIR156a and VcSPL12 on pigment accumulation. Protein-DNA interaction assays indicated that VcSPL12 could specifically bind to the promoters and inhibit the activities of the ethylene biosynthetic genes VcACS1 and VcACO6. Collectively, our results show that VcMIR156a/VcSPL12 alters ethylene production through targeting VcACS1 and VcACO6, therefore governing fruit colour change. Additionally, VcSPL12 may directly interact with the promoter region of the chlorophyll biosynthetic gene VcDVR, thereby activating its expression. These findings established an intrinsic connection between the miR156/SPL regulatory module and ethylene pathway.
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- Hongxue Li
- College of Plant ScienceJilin UniversityChangchunChina
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- College of Plant ScienceJilin UniversityChangchunChina
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- College of Plant ScienceJilin UniversityChangchunChina
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- Agriculture and Agri‐Food Canada, London Research and Development CentreLondonONCanada
- Department of BiologyWestern UniversityLondonONCanada
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- Department of Biological Sciences, Life Science and Technology InstituteMichigan Technological UniversityHoughtonMIUSA
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- Key Laboratory of Biology and Genetic Improvement of Horticultural Crops (Northeast Region), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural AffairsNortheast Agricultural UniversityHarbinChina
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- College of Plant ScienceJilin UniversityChangchunChina
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- College of Plant ScienceJilin UniversityChangchunChina
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Xia W, Song B, Li T, Liu RH. Phytochemical profiles, antioxidant activities, and synergistic antiproliferative effects of blueberry and apple peel extracts. J Sci Food Agric 2024; 104:737-745. [PMID: 37658664 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.12964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2023] [Revised: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 09/02/2023] [Indexed: 09/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Blueberries and apples exhibit favorable bioactivity and health benefits as a result of their rich phytochemicals. Natural phytochemicals exist in complex forms, but there are few reports on whether have additive, synergistic or antagonistic effects between different phytochemicals. The present study aimed to elucidate the synergistic effects of blueberry extract (BE) and apple peel extract (APE) together with respect to inhibiting the proliferation of HepG2 liver cancer cells. Meanwhile, phytochemical characterization of BE and APE was conducted by HPLC, and total antioxidant activity was determined via a cellular antioxidant activity assay, oxygen radical absorption capacity assay and peroxy radical scavenging capacity assay. RESULTS The results showed that BE and APE were rich in phytochemicals and had potent antioxidant activities, which synergistically inhibited cell proliferation. In the bilateral combination, the dose reduction index value increased by two-fold, and the combination index value at 95% inhibition was less than 1. Additionally, BE + APE supplementation could promote the expression levels of p53 and c-myc genes. In conclusion, the BE and APE had strong antioxidant activity and exhibited synergistic inhibition against proliferation of HepG2 cells. CONCLUSION The present study can provide a theoretical basis for the synergistic effect of different phytochemicals in health care. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Wen Xia
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Aquatic Product Processing and Safety, Guangdong Provincial Science and Technology Innovation Center for Subtropical Fruit and Vegetable Processing, College of Food Science and Technology, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, China
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Aquatic Product Processing and Safety, Guangdong Provincial Science and Technology Innovation Center for Subtropical Fruit and Vegetable Processing, College of Food Science and Technology, Guangdong Ocean University, Zhanjiang, China
- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Food Science, Stocking Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA
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- Department of Food Science, Stocking Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA
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Peng J, Liang G, Wen W, Huang W, Qiu Y, Xiao G, Wang Q. Blueberry anthocyanins extract inhibits advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) production and AGEs-stimulated inflammation in RAW264.7 cells. J Sci Food Agric 2024; 104:75-82. [PMID: 37528063 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.12893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2022] [Revised: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 08/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Pharmacological interference is considered to be a successful approach to inhibit advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) production and to block AGEs-induced diseases. Some synthetic medicines are effective for inhibiting the glycation reaction, but they cannot be widely applied in clinical as a result of their side effects and security concerns. The present study uses blueberry anthocyanins extract (BAE) to attenuate AGEs formation and AGEs-induced inflammatory response in vitro. RESULTS In a bovine serum albumin-glucose model, BAE showed similar inhibitory activity on AGEs compared to the synthetic anti-glycation agent (aminoguanidine). The results showed that BAE exhibit strong anti-glycative action by scavenging glycosylated intermediates (Schiff base, fructosamine and α-dicarbonyl compounds), attenuating the molecular aggregation and amyloid-like fibrils formation, and preventing conformational modification. Additionally, BAE was found to dose-dependently inhibit the AGEs-induced secretions of nitric oxide and pro-inflammatory cytokines (interleukin-6, monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 and tumor necrosis factor-α) in RAW264.7 cells. The anti-inflammation activity of BAE was mediated by down-regulating the expressions of critical inflammatory markers, inducible nitric oxide synthase and cyclooxygenase-2, through nuclear factor-kappa B signaling pathways inhibition. CONCLUSION BAE could serve as a natural inhibitor for controlling AGEs and AGEs-induced chronic inflammation. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Jinming Peng
- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Science and Technology of Lingnan Specialty Food, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Green Processing and Intelligent Manufacturing of Lingnan Specialty Food, Ministry of Agriculture, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Science and Technology of Lingnan Specialty Food, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Green Processing and Intelligent Manufacturing of Lingnan Specialty Food, Ministry of Agriculture, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Science and Technology of Lingnan Specialty Food, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Green Processing and Intelligent Manufacturing of Lingnan Specialty Food, Ministry of Agriculture, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Science and Technology of Lingnan Specialty Food, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Green Processing and Intelligent Manufacturing of Lingnan Specialty Food, Ministry of Agriculture, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Science and Technology of Lingnan Specialty Food, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Green Processing and Intelligent Manufacturing of Lingnan Specialty Food, Ministry of Agriculture, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Science and Technology of Lingnan Specialty Food, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Green Processing and Intelligent Manufacturing of Lingnan Specialty Food, Ministry of Agriculture, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, China
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- Guangdong Key Laboratory of Science and Technology of Lingnan Specialty Food, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, China
- Key Laboratory of Green Processing and Intelligent Manufacturing of Lingnan Specialty Food, Ministry of Agriculture, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, China
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Yang H, Wu Y, Che J, Wu W, Lyu L, Li W. LC-MS and GC-MS Metabolomics Analyses Revealed That Different Exogenous Substances Improved the Quality of Blueberry Fruits under Soil Cadmium Toxicity. J Agric Food Chem 2024; 72:904-915. [PMID: 38112527 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.3c05879] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2023]
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Exogenous substances (ESs) can regulate plant growth and respond to environmental stress, but the effects of different ESs on blueberry fruit quality under soil cadmium (Cd) toxicity and related metabolic mechanisms are still unclear. In this study, four ES treatments [salicylic acid (SA), spermidine (Spd), 2,4-epibrassinolide (EBR), and melatonin (MT)] significantly increased blueberry fruit size, single-fruit weight, sweetness, and anthocyanin content under soil Cd toxicity and effectively reduced fruit Cd content to safe consumption levels by promoting mineral uptake (Ca, Mg, Mn, Cu and Zn). Furthermore, a total of 445, 360, 429, and 554 differentially abundant metabolites (DAMs) (LC-MS) and 63, 48, 79, and 73 DAMs (GC-MS) were identified from four comparison groups (SA/CK, Spd/CK, EBR/CK and MT/CK), respectively. The analyses revealed that ESs improved blueberry fruit quality and tolerance to Cd toxicity mainly by regulating the changes in metabolites related to ABC transporters, the TCA cycle, flavonoid biosynthesis, and phenylpropanoid biosynthesis.
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- Hao Yang
- Co-Innovation Center for Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, College of Forestry, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for the Research and Utilization of Plant Resources, Institute of Botany, Jiangsu Province and Chinese Academy of Sciences (Nanjing Botanical Garden Mem. Sun Yat-sen), Nanjing 210014, China
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- Co-Innovation Center for Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, College of Forestry, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for the Research and Utilization of Plant Resources, Institute of Botany, Jiangsu Province and Chinese Academy of Sciences (Nanjing Botanical Garden Mem. Sun Yat-sen), Nanjing 210014, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory for the Research and Utilization of Plant Resources, Institute of Botany, Jiangsu Province and Chinese Academy of Sciences (Nanjing Botanical Garden Mem. Sun Yat-sen), Nanjing 210014, China
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- Co-Innovation Center for Sustainable Forestry in Southern China, College of Forestry, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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Li X, Zhang D, Pan X, Kakar KU, Nawaz Z. Regulation of carotenoid metabolism and ABA biosynthesis during blueberry fruit ripening. Plant Physiol Biochem 2024; 206:108232. [PMID: 38091932 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.108232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2023] [Revised: 10/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 02/15/2024]
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Carotenoids and their derivates play critical physiologic roles in plants. However, these substrates and their metabolism have not been elucidated in fruit of blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum). In this study, carotenoids and ABA were investigated by LC-MS and their biosynthesis were subject to proteomic analysis during fruit ripening. Activity of CCD1 and NCED1/3 were studied in vivo or in vitro. Also, effects of ethephon and 1-MCP on biosynthesis of carotenoid and ABA were investigated through the expression of corresponding genes using qPCR. As a result, carotenoid biosynthesis was prominently mitigated whereas its metabolism was enhanced during fruit ripening, which resulted in a decrease in the carotenoids. VcCCD1 could both cleave β-carotene, zeaxanthin and lutein at positions of 9, 10 (9', 10'), which was mainly responsible for the degradation of these carotenoids. Interestingly, in the situation of mitigation of carotenoid biosynthesis, ABA still rapidly accumulated, which was mainly attributed to the upregulated expression of VcNCED1/3. Notably, VcNCED1/3 also showed a cleavage activity of all-trans-zeaxanthin and a stereospecific cleavage activity of 9-cis-carotene to generate C15-carotenal. The C15-carotenal could be potentially converted to ABA through ZEP-independent ABA biosynthetic pathway during blueberry fruit ripening. Similar to a nature natural maturation, ethylene accelerated the carotenoid degradation and ABA biosynthesis trough downregulating the expression of genes in carotenoid biosynthesis and upregulating the expression of genes in ABA biosynthesis. These information help understand the regulation of carotenoids and ABA, and effects of ethylene on the regulation during blueberry fruit ripening.
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- Xiaobai Li
- Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310021, China; Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Biotechnology on Specialty Economic Plants, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua 321004, China.
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- Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310021, China
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- Tobacco Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Qingdao, Shandong, 266101, China
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- Baluchistan University of Information Technology and Management Sciences, Quetta, Pakistan
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- Baluchistan University of Information Technology and Management Sciences, Quetta, Pakistan
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Xu L, Tang Z, Herrera-Balandrano DD, Qiu Z, Li B, Yang Y, Huang W. In vitro fermentation characteristics of blueberry anthocyanins and their impacts on gut microbiota from obese human. Food Res Int 2024; 176:113761. [PMID: 38163698 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodres.2023.113761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2023] [Revised: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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It has been demonstrated that the gut microbiota may play an important intermediary role in anthocyanins' beneficial impacts on obesity. However, the microbe-related anti-obesity mechanism of blueberry anthocyanins remains unclear. In this study, the interactions between blueberry anthocyanin extracts (BAE) and gut microbiota from obese humans were explored using an in vitro fermentation model. Due to hydrolysis and metabolism by the microbiota, the contents of blueberry anthocyanins are reduced during fermentation. It was demonstrated that both aglycones and glycosides affected the degradation rate. The microbial composition evaluation revealed that BAE could alleviate obesity by promoting the colonization of probiotics such as Lachnospiraceae_UCG-004 and Bacteroides, as well as inhibiting the proliferation of harmful bacteria including Escherichia-Shigella, Clostridium_sensu_stricto_1, and Klebsiella. Blueberry anthocyanin extracts facilitate the production of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), which is beneficial for obesity control. The relationship between blueberry anthocyanins, gut microbiota, and SCFAs was further investigated. Overall, this data provides new insights into the positive interaction between blueberry anthocyanins and gut microbiota in obese humans.
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- Lujing Xu
- Institute of Agro-Product Processing, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, 210014, PR China.
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- Provincial Key Laboratory of Agrobiology and Institute of Germplasm Resources and Biotechnology, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, 210014, PR China.
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- Provincial Key Laboratory of Agrobiology and Institute of Germplasm Resources and Biotechnology, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, 210014, PR China.
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- College of Food Science, Shenyang Agricultural University, Liaoning 110866, PR China.
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- Zhejiang Lanmei Technology Co., Ltd, Zhuji 311899, PR China.
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- Institute of Agro-Product Processing, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Nanjing, 210014, PR China.
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Song H, Cao Y, Zhao X, Zhang L. Na+-preferential ion transporter HKT1;1 mediates salt tolerance in blueberry. Plant Physiol 2023; 194:511-529. [PMID: 37757893 DOI: 10.1093/plphys/kiad510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Revised: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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Soil salinity is a major environmental factor constraining growth and productivity of highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum). Leaf Na+ content is associated with variation in salt tolerance among blueberry cultivars; however, the determinants and mechanisms conferring leaf Na+ exclusion are unknown. Here, we observed that the blueberry cultivar 'Duke' was more tolerant than 'Sweetheart' and accumulated less Na+ in leaves under salt stress conditions. Through transcript profiling, we identified a member of the high-affinity K+ transporter (HKT) family in blueberry, VcHKT1;1, as a candidate gene involved in leaf Na+ exclusion and salt tolerance. VcHKT1;1 encodes a Na+-preferential transporter localized to the plasma membrane and is preferentially expressed in the root stele. Heterologous expression of VcHKT1;1 in Arabidopsis (Arabidopsis thaliana) rescued the salt hypersensitivity phenotype of the athkt1 mutant. Decreased VcHKT1;1 transcript levels in blueberry plants expressing antisense-VcHKT1;1 led to increased Na+ concentrations in xylem sap and higher leaf Na+ contents compared with wild-type plants, indicating that VcHKT1;1 promotes leaf Na+ exclusion by retrieving Na+ from xylem sap. A naturally occurring 8-bp insertion in the promoter increased the transcription level of VcHKT1;1, thus promoting leaf Na+ exclusion and blueberry salt tolerance. Collectively, we provide evidence that VcHKT1;1 promotes leaf Na+ exclusion and propose natural variation in VcHKT1;1 will be valuable for breeding Na+-tolerant blueberry cultivars in the future.
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- Huifang Song
- State Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources, Key Laboratory of Forest Silviculture and Conservation of the Ministry of Education, Research & Development Center of Blueberry, College of Forestry, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources, Key Laboratory of Forest Silviculture and Conservation of the Ministry of Education, Research & Development Center of Blueberry, College of Forestry, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources, Key Laboratory of Forest Silviculture and Conservation of the Ministry of Education, Research & Development Center of Blueberry, College of Forestry, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Efficient Production of Forest Resources, Key Laboratory of Forest Silviculture and Conservation of the Ministry of Education, Research & Development Center of Blueberry, College of Forestry, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing 100083, China
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Song Y, Ma B, Feng X, Guo Q, Zhou L, Zhang X, Zhang C. Genome-Wide Analysis of the Universal Stress Protein Gene Family in Blueberry and Their Transcriptional Responses to UV-B Irradiation and Abscisic Acid. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:16819. [PMID: 38069138 PMCID: PMC10706445 DOI: 10.3390/ijms242316819] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2023] [Revised: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/23/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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Universal stress proteins (USPs) play essential roles in plant development, hormonal regulation, and abiotic stress responses. However, the characteristics and functional divergence of USP family members have not been studied in blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum). In this study, we identified 72 VcUSP genes from the Genome Database for Vaccinium. These VcUSPs could be divided into five groups based on their phylogenetic relationships. VcUSPs from groups Ⅰ, Ⅳ, and Ⅴ each possess one UspA domain; group Ⅰ proteins also contain an ATP-binding site that is not present in group Ⅳ and Ⅴ proteins. Groups Ⅱ and Ⅲ include more complex proteins possessing one to three UspA domains and UspE or UspF domains. Prediction of cis-regulatory elements in the upstream sequences of VcUSP genes indicated that their protein products are likely involved in phytohormone signaling pathways and abiotic stress responses. Analysis of RNA deep sequencing data showed that 21 and 7 VcUSP genes were differentially expressed in response to UV-B radiation and exogenous abscisic acid (ABA) treatments, respectively. VcUSP41 and VcUSP68 expressions responded to both treatments, and their encoded proteins may integrate the UV-B and ABA signaling pathways. Weighted gene co-expression network analysis revealed that VcUSP22, VcUSP26, VcUSP67, VcUSP68, and VcUSP41 were co-expressed with many transcription factor genes, most of which encode members of the MYB, WRKY, zinc finger, bHLH, and AP2 families, and may be involved in plant hormone signal transduction, circadian rhythms, the MAPK signaling pathway, and UV-B-induced flavonoid biosynthesis under UV-B and exogenous ABA treatments. Our study provides a useful reference for the further functional analysis of VcUSP genes and blueberry molecular breeding.
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- College of Plant Science, Jilin University, Changchun 130062, China
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Wang Y, Xu Y, Liao F, Li T, Li X, Wu B, Hong SB, Xu K, Zang Y, Zheng W. Genome-wide identification of GH9 gene family and the assessment of its role during fruit abscission zone formation in Vaccinium ashei. Plant Cell Rep 2023; 42:1589-1609. [PMID: 37474780 DOI: 10.1007/s00299-023-03049-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/07/2023] [Indexed: 07/22/2023]
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KEY MESSAGE The genomic location and stage-specific expression pattern of GH9 genes reveal their critical roles during fruit abscission zone formation in Vaccinium ashei. Glycosyl hydrolase family 9 (GH9) cellulases play a crucial role in both cellulose synthesis and hydrolysis during plant growth and development. Despite this importance, there is currently no study on the involvement of GH9-encoding genes, specifically VaGH9s, in abscission zone formation of rabbiteye blueberries (Vaccinium ashei). In this study, we identified a total of 61 VaGH9s in the genome, which can be classified into 3 subclasses based on conserved motifs and domains, gene structures, and phylogenetic analyses. Our synteny analysis revealed that VaGH9s are more closely related to the GH9s of Populus L. than to those of Arabidopsis, Vitis vinifera, and Citrus sinensis. In silico structural analysis predicted that most of VaGH9s are hydrophilic, and localized in cell membrane and/or cell wall, and the variable sets of cis-acting regulatory elements and functional diversity with four categories of stress response, hormone regulation, growth and development, and transcription factor-related elements are present in the promoter sequence of VaGH9s genes. Transcriptomic analysis showed that there were 22 differentially expressed VaGH9s in fruit abscission zone tissue at the veraison stage, and the expression of VaGH9B2 and VaGH9C10 was continuously increased during fruit maturation, which were in parallel with the increasing levels of cellulase activity and oxidative stress indicators, suggesting that they are involved in the separation stage of fruit abscission in Vaccinium ashei. Our work identified 22 VaGH9s potentially involved in different stages of fruit abscission and would aid further investigation into the molecular regulation of abscission in rabbiteye blueberries fruit.
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- Yingying Wang
- Key Laboratory of Quality and Safety Control for Subtropical Fruit and Vegetable, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Collaborative Innovation Center for Efficient and Green Production of Agriculture in Mountainous Areas of Zhejiang Province, College of Horticulture Science, Zhejiang A&F University, Wusu Road 666, Hangzhou, 311300, Zhejiang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Quality and Safety Control for Subtropical Fruit and Vegetable, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Collaborative Innovation Center for Efficient and Green Production of Agriculture in Mountainous Areas of Zhejiang Province, College of Horticulture Science, Zhejiang A&F University, Wusu Road 666, Hangzhou, 311300, Zhejiang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Quality and Safety Control for Subtropical Fruit and Vegetable, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Collaborative Innovation Center for Efficient and Green Production of Agriculture in Mountainous Areas of Zhejiang Province, College of Horticulture Science, Zhejiang A&F University, Wusu Road 666, Hangzhou, 311300, Zhejiang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Quality and Safety Control for Subtropical Fruit and Vegetable, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Collaborative Innovation Center for Efficient and Green Production of Agriculture in Mountainous Areas of Zhejiang Province, College of Horticulture Science, Zhejiang A&F University, Wusu Road 666, Hangzhou, 311300, Zhejiang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Quality and Safety Control for Subtropical Fruit and Vegetable, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Collaborative Innovation Center for Efficient and Green Production of Agriculture in Mountainous Areas of Zhejiang Province, College of Horticulture Science, Zhejiang A&F University, Wusu Road 666, Hangzhou, 311300, Zhejiang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Quality and Safety Control for Subtropical Fruit and Vegetable, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Collaborative Innovation Center for Efficient and Green Production of Agriculture in Mountainous Areas of Zhejiang Province, College of Horticulture Science, Zhejiang A&F University, Wusu Road 666, Hangzhou, 311300, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Biotechnology, University of Houston Clear Lake, Houston, TX, 77058-1098, USA
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- Key Laboratory of Quality and Safety Control for Subtropical Fruit and Vegetable, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Collaborative Innovation Center for Efficient and Green Production of Agriculture in Mountainous Areas of Zhejiang Province, College of Horticulture Science, Zhejiang A&F University, Wusu Road 666, Hangzhou, 311300, Zhejiang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Quality and Safety Control for Subtropical Fruit and Vegetable, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Collaborative Innovation Center for Efficient and Green Production of Agriculture in Mountainous Areas of Zhejiang Province, College of Horticulture Science, Zhejiang A&F University, Wusu Road 666, Hangzhou, 311300, Zhejiang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Quality and Safety Control for Subtropical Fruit and Vegetable, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Collaborative Innovation Center for Efficient and Green Production of Agriculture in Mountainous Areas of Zhejiang Province, College of Horticulture Science, Zhejiang A&F University, Wusu Road 666, Hangzhou, 311300, Zhejiang, China.
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Zhang Z, Qu P, Hao S, Li R, Zhang Y, Zhao Q, Wen P, Cheng C. Characterization and Functional Analysis of Chalcone Synthase Genes in Highbush Blueberry ( Vaccinium corymbosum). Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:13882. [PMID: 37762185 PMCID: PMC10530253 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241813882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2023] [Revised: 09/06/2023] [Accepted: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023] Open
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Chalcone synthase (CHS) is the first key enzyme-catalyzing plant flavonoid biosynthesis. Until now, however, the blueberry CHS gene family has not been systematically characterized and studied. In this study, we identified 22 CHS genes that could be further classified into four subfamilies from the highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) genome. This classification was well supported by the high nucleotide and protein sequence similarities and similar gene structure and conserved motifs among VcCHS members from the same subfamily. Gene duplication analysis revealed that the expansion of the blueberry CHS gene family was mainly caused by segmental duplications. Promoter analysis revealed that the promoter regions of VcCHSs contained numerous cis-acting elements responsive to light, phytohormone and stress, along with binding sites for 36 different types of transcription factors. Gene expression analysis revealed that Subfamily I VcCHSs highly expressed in fruits at late ripening stages. Through transient overexpression, we found that three VcCHSs (VcCHS13 from subfamily II; VcCHS8 and VcCHS21 from subfamily I) could significantly enhance the anthocyanin accumulation and up-regulate the expression of flavonoid biosynthetic structural genes in blueberry leaves and apple fruits. Notably, the promoting effect of the Subfamily I member VcCHS21 was the best. The promoter of VcCHS21 contains a G-box (CACGTG) and an E-box sequence, as well as a bHLH binding site. A yeast one hybridization (Y1H) assay revealed that three anthocyanin biosynthesis regulatory bHLHs (VcAN1, VcbHLH1-1 and VcbHLH1-2) could specifically bind to the G-box sequence (CACGTG) in the VcCHS21 promoter, indicating that the expression of VcCHS21 was regulated by bHLHs. Our study will be helpful for understanding the characteristics and functions of blueberry CHSs.
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- College of Horticulture, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong 030801, China
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- College of Horticulture, Shanxi Agricultural University, Jinzhong 030801, China
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Marino M, Venturi S, Rendine M, Porrini M, Gardana C, Klimis-Zacas D, Del Bo' C, Riso P. Wild blueberry ( V. angustifolium) improves TNFα-induced cell barrier permeability through claudin-1 and oxidative stress modulation in Caco-2 cells. Food Funct 2023; 14:7387-7399. [PMID: 37486007 DOI: 10.1039/d3fo00835e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/25/2023]
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Increasing evidence links the impairment of intestinal permeability (IP), a feature of the intestinal barrier, to numerous dysmetabolic and dysfunctional conditions. Several host and environmental factors, including dietary factors, can negatively and/or positively affect IP. In this regard, polyphenol-rich foods including berries have been proposed as potential IP modulators. However, the exact mechanisms involved are not yet fully elucidated. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of a wild blueberry (WB; V. angustifolium) powder, naturally rich in polyphenols, to affect Caco-2 cell monolayer permeability and to identify the potential mechanisms in modulating the IP process. Caco-2 cells were incubated with TNF-α (10 ng mL-1), as a pro-inflammatory stimulus, and supplemented for 24 hours with different concentrations (1 and 5 mg mL-1) of WB powder. The integrity of the intestinal cell monolayer was evaluated by measuring the transepithelial electrical resistance (TEER) and the paracellular transport of FITC-dextran. In addition, the production of the tight junction proteins, such as claudin-1 and occludin, as well as protein carbonyl and 8-hydroxy 2 deoxyguanosine, as oxidative stress markers, were quantified in the supernatant by ELISA kits. Overall, the treatment with WB powder (5 mg mL-1) mitigated the loss of Caco-2 cell barrier integrity, as documented by an increase in TEER and a reduction in FITC values. This modulation was accompanied by an upregulation of claudin-1 and a reduction of 8-OHdG. Conversely, no effect was documented for the lower concentration (1 mg mL-1) and the other IP markers, as well as oxidative stress markers analysed. In conclusion, our findings suggest a potential role of WB in the modulation of cell barrier integrity. This modulation process could be attributed to an increase in claudin-1 expression and a reduction in 8-OHdG. Further studies should be performed to corroborate the results obtained. In addition, since the effects were observed at doses of WB achievable with the diet, these findings should be substantiated also through in vivo approaches.
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- Mirko Marino
- Università degli Studi di Milano, DeFENS - Department of Food, Environmental and Nutritional Sciences, Via Celoria 2, 20133 Milano, Italy.
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- Università degli Studi di Milano, DeFENS - Department of Food, Environmental and Nutritional Sciences, Via Celoria 2, 20133 Milano, Italy.
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- Università degli Studi di Milano, DeFENS - Department of Food, Environmental and Nutritional Sciences, Via Celoria 2, 20133 Milano, Italy.
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- Università degli Studi di Milano, DeFENS - Department of Food, Environmental and Nutritional Sciences, Via Celoria 2, 20133 Milano, Italy.
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- Università degli Studi di Milano, DeFENS - Department of Food, Environmental and Nutritional Sciences, Via Celoria 2, 20133 Milano, Italy.
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- Università degli Studi di Milano, DeFENS - Department of Food, Environmental and Nutritional Sciences, Via Celoria 2, 20133 Milano, Italy.
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- Università degli Studi di Milano, DeFENS - Department of Food, Environmental and Nutritional Sciences, Via Celoria 2, 20133 Milano, Italy.
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Cheng JH, He L, Sun DW, Pan Y, Ma J. Inhibition of cell wall pectin metabolism by plasma activated water (PAW) to maintain firmness and quality of postharvest blueberry. Plant Physiol Biochem 2023; 201:107803. [PMID: 37406406 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2023.107803] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2023] [Revised: 05/21/2023] [Accepted: 05/29/2023] [Indexed: 07/07/2023]
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Blueberry is a class of berries with high nutritional and economic value but has short shelf life due to its rapid softening at room temperature. This study investigated the effects of plasma-activated water (PAW) treatment on the softening quality and cell wall pectin metabolism of blueberries stored for 10 d at 25 °C after being immersed in PAW for 10 min. PAW was generated by plasma with different times (1 and 2 min), fixed frequency (10 kHz) and fixed voltage (50 kV). The analysis showed that the firmness of PAW-treated fruit significantly increased (P < 0.05) by 36.4% after 10 d storage. PAW treatment controlled the solubilization of pectin from water-insoluble to water-soluble. The activities of cell wall pectin-degrading enzymes like polygalacturonase (PG), β-galactosidase (β-Gal) and pectin methylesterase (PME) in PAW-treated blueberries decreased by 15.7%, 18.3%, and 27.9%, respectively, on day 10. After PAW treatment, blueberries also maintained better postharvest quality (firmness, colour, soluble solid content and anthocyanin content) and intact epidermal waxy and cell wall structure. These results suggested that PAW showed great potential for postharvest fresh-keeping of blueberry.
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- Jun-Hu Cheng
- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China; Academy of Contemporary Food Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Centre, Guangzhou 510006, China; Engineering and Technological Research Centre of Guangdong Province on Intelligent Sensing and Process Control of Cold Chain Foods, & Guangdong Province Engineering Laboratory for Intelligent Cold Chain Logistics Equipment for Agricultural Products, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Centre, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China; Academy of Contemporary Food Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Centre, Guangzhou 510006, China; Engineering and Technological Research Centre of Guangdong Province on Intelligent Sensing and Process Control of Cold Chain Foods, & Guangdong Province Engineering Laboratory for Intelligent Cold Chain Logistics Equipment for Agricultural Products, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Centre, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China; Academy of Contemporary Food Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Centre, Guangzhou 510006, China; Engineering and Technological Research Centre of Guangdong Province on Intelligent Sensing and Process Control of Cold Chain Foods, & Guangdong Province Engineering Laboratory for Intelligent Cold Chain Logistics Equipment for Agricultural Products, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Centre, Guangzhou 510006, China; Food Refrigeration and Computerized Food Technology (FRCFT), Agriculture and Food Science Centre, University College Dublin, National University of Ireland, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland.
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China; Academy of Contemporary Food Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Centre, Guangzhou 510006, China; Engineering and Technological Research Centre of Guangdong Province on Intelligent Sensing and Process Control of Cold Chain Foods, & Guangdong Province Engineering Laboratory for Intelligent Cold Chain Logistics Equipment for Agricultural Products, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Centre, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Food Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China; Academy of Contemporary Food Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Centre, Guangzhou 510006, China; Engineering and Technological Research Centre of Guangdong Province on Intelligent Sensing and Process Control of Cold Chain Foods, & Guangdong Province Engineering Laboratory for Intelligent Cold Chain Logistics Equipment for Agricultural Products, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega Centre, Guangzhou 510006, China
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An X, Tan T, Song Z, Guo X, Zhang X, Zhu Y, Wang D. Physiological response of anthocyanin synthesis to different light intensities in blueberry. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0283284. [PMID: 37352171 PMCID: PMC10289459 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0283284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 06/25/2023] Open
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Fruit color is an important economic character of blueberry, determined by the amount of anthocyanin content. Anthocyanin synthesis within the blueberry fruits is significantly affected by light. To reveal the physiological response mechanism of anthocyanin synthesis in blueberry fruits in different light intensities, four light intensities (100% (CK), 75%, 50% and 25%) were set for the 'O'Neal' southern highbush blueberry as the experimental material in our study. The relationship between endogenous hormones content, associated enzyme activities, and variations with the anthocyanin content in blueberry fruits under various light intensities during the white fruit stage (S1), purple fruit stage (S2), and blue fruit stage (S3) were studied. The results showed that adequate light could significantly promote anthocyanin synthesis in blueberry fruits (P < 0.05). Blueberry fruits had an anthocyanin content that was 1.76~24.13 times higher under 100% light intensity than it was under non-full light intensity. Different light intensities significantly affected the content of endogenous hormones and the activity of associated enzymes in anthocyanin synthesis pathway (P < 0.05). Among them, the JA (jasmonic acid) content and PAL (phenylalanine ammonia lyase) activity of fruits under 100% light intensity were 2.49%~41.83% and 2.47%~48.48% higher than those under other light intensity, respectively. And a significant correlation was found between the variations in anthocyanin content in fruits and the content or activities of JA, ABA (abscisic acid), ETH (ethylene), GA3 (gibberellin 3), IAA (indoleacetic acid), PAL, CHI (chalcone isomerase), DFR (dihydroflavonol reductase) and UFGT (UDP-glucose: flavonoid 3-glucosyltransferase) (P < 0.05). It indicated that 100% light intensity significantly promoted anthocyanin synthesis in blueberry fruits by affecting endogenous hormones content and associated enzyme activities in the anthocyanin synthesis pathway. This study will lay a foundation for further research on the molecular mechanism of light intensity regulating anthocyanin synthesis in blueberry.
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- Xiaoli An
- College of Forestry, Guizhou University, Huaxi, Guiyang, Guizhou, China
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- Forestry Bureau of Kaili, Kaili, Guizhou, China
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- College of Forestry, Guizhou University, Huaxi, Guiyang, Guizhou, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Huizhou University, Huizhou, Guangdong, China
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- College of Forestry, Guizhou University, Huaxi, Guiyang, Guizhou, China
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- College of Forestry, Guizhou University, Huaxi, Guiyang, Guizhou, China
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- College of Forestry, Guizhou University, Huaxi, Guiyang, Guizhou, China
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Wang Y, Qi XY, Fu Y, Zhang Q, Wang XH, Cui MY, Ma YY, Gao XL. Effects of Torulaspora delbrueckii co-fermented with Saccharomyces cerevisiae on physicochemical and aromatic profiles of blueberry fermented beverage. Food Chem 2023; 409:135284. [PMID: 36586265 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2022.135284] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2022] [Revised: 12/06/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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To investigate the effects of mixed fermentation with T. delbrueckii on aroma profiles of blueberry fermented beverage, five fermentations were conducted: monoculture of T. delbrueckii and S. cerevisiae, respectively; co-inoculation of two strains; sequential inoculation of two strains at time intervals of 24 h and 48 h, respectively. Compared with pure S. cerevisiae fermentation, ethanol level was decreased by up to 1.1% vol., while total anthocyanins were increased by 27.7%-85.0% in mixed fermentations. Marker aroma compounds in different fermentations with relative odor activity values higher than 1were identified. T. delbrueckii significantly decreased volatile acid content (especially acetic acid) by 22.2%-83.3%. Ethyl 3-methylbutanoate, ethyl hexanoate and ethyl octanoate, in pure T. delbrueckii fermentation were significantly decreased, while their concentrations were increased by 1.6-4.4 folds in sequential fermentations. Besides, linalool, rose oxide, benzeneacetaldehyde were significantly increased by sequential fermentation, which was associated with the enhancement of fruity and sweet notes.
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- Yu Wang
- Anhui Engineering Laboratory for Agro-products Processing, Key Laboratory of Jianghuai Agricultural Product Fine Processing and Resource Utilization of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Food Processing Research Institute, School of Tea and Food Science & Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China
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- Anhui Engineering Laboratory for Agro-products Processing, Key Laboratory of Jianghuai Agricultural Product Fine Processing and Resource Utilization of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Food Processing Research Institute, School of Tea and Food Science & Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China
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- Anhui Engineering Laboratory for Agro-products Processing, Key Laboratory of Jianghuai Agricultural Product Fine Processing and Resource Utilization of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Food Processing Research Institute, School of Tea and Food Science & Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China
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- Anhui Engineering Laboratory for Agro-products Processing, Key Laboratory of Jianghuai Agricultural Product Fine Processing and Resource Utilization of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Food Processing Research Institute, School of Tea and Food Science & Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China
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- Anhui Engineering Laboratory for Agro-products Processing, Key Laboratory of Jianghuai Agricultural Product Fine Processing and Resource Utilization of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Food Processing Research Institute, School of Tea and Food Science & Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China
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- Anhui Engineering Laboratory for Agro-products Processing, Key Laboratory of Jianghuai Agricultural Product Fine Processing and Resource Utilization of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Food Processing Research Institute, School of Tea and Food Science & Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China
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- Anhui Engineering Laboratory for Agro-products Processing, Key Laboratory of Jianghuai Agricultural Product Fine Processing and Resource Utilization of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Food Processing Research Institute, School of Tea and Food Science & Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China
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- Anhui Engineering Laboratory for Agro-products Processing, Key Laboratory of Jianghuai Agricultural Product Fine Processing and Resource Utilization of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Food Processing Research Institute, School of Tea and Food Science & Technology, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei 230036, China.
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Sotelo-González AM, Reynoso-Camacho R, Hernández-Calvillo AK, Castañón-Servín AP, García-Gutiérrez DG, Gómez-Velázquez HDDJ, Martínez-Maldonado MÁ, de los Ríos EA, Pérez-Ramírez IF. Strawberry, Blueberry, and Strawberry-Blueberry Blend Beverages Prevent Hepatic Steatosis in Obese Rats by Modulating Key Genes Involved in Lipid Metabolism. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2023; 20:4418. [PMID: 36901426 PMCID: PMC10002361 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20054418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2023] [Revised: 02/25/2023] [Accepted: 02/27/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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There is an increasing interest in developing natural herb-infused functional beverages with health benefits; therefore, in this study, we aimed to evaluate the effect of strawberry, blueberry, and strawberry-blueberry blend decoction-based functional beverages on obesity-related metabolic alterations in high-fat and high-fructose diet-fed rats. The administration of the three berry-based beverages for eighteen weeks prevented the development of hypertriglyceridemia in obese rats (1.29-1.78-fold) and hepatic triglyceride accumulation (1.38-1.61-fold), preventing the development of hepatic steatosis. Furthermore, all beverages significantly down-regulated Fasn hepatic expression, whereas the strawberry beverage showed the greatest down-regulation of Acaca, involved in fatty acid de novo synthesis. Moreover, the strawberry beverage showed the most significant up-regulation of hepatic Cpt1 and Acadm (fatty acid β-oxidation). In contrast, the blueberry beverage showed the most significant down-regulation of hepatic Fatp5 and Cd36 (fatty acid intracellular transport). Nevertheless, no beneficial effect was observed on biometric measurements, adipose tissue composition, and insulin resistance. On the other hand, several urolithins and their derivatives, and other urinary polyphenol metabolites were identified after the strawberry-based beverages supplementation. In contrast, enterolactone was found significantly increase after the intake of blueberry-based beverages. These results demonstrate that functional beverages elaborated with berry fruits prevent diet-induced hypertriglyceridemia and hepatic steatosis by modulating critical genes involved in fatty acid hepatic metabolism.
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- Chemistry School, Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro, Querétaro 76010, Mexico
- Facultad de Estudios Superiores Cuautilán, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Querétaro 76231, Mexico
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Zhang X, Li S, An X, Song Z, Zhu Y, Tan Y, Guo X, Wang D. Effects of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium formula fertilization on the yield and berry quality of blueberry. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0283137. [PMID: 36928292 PMCID: PMC10019695 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0283137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Accepted: 03/03/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023] Open
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Through the application ratio of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) in the field, L9 (33) orthogonal experimental design was used to study the effects of different N, P and K ratios on the yield and quality of blueberry fruit, aiming to optimize the amount of supplied fertilizers. The results showed that N, P and K fertilizer had different effects on fruit yield and quality, among which K fertilizer was the most important factor. Fertilization could significantly improve the yield and fruit quality of blueberry, and the average yield of fertilization treatment was 37.78% higher than that of the control group (CK). Even the treatment with the worst results F6 (N2P3K1), its single fruit weight, anthocyanins, total phenols, soluble solids and soluble protein content were 1.09, 1.32, 1.23, 1.08 and 1.21 times higher than the control (CK), respectively. Based on the comprehensive evaluation of principal component analysis and multi factor analysis of variance, the best fertilization combination for high-yield and good-quality blueberries was N1P2K2 (F2), that is, the best fertilization effect was that including N 100 g/plant, P2O5 25 g/plant, K2O 25 g/plant, applied in the form of ammonium sulfate (472 g/plant), superphosphate (41 g/plant) and potassium sulfate (40 g/plant), respectively.
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- Xinyu Zhang
- College of Forestry, Guizhou University, Huaxi, Guiyang, Guizhou, China
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- General Office of Guizhou Provincial Party Committee, Guiyang, Guizhou, China
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- College of Forestry, Guizhou University, Huaxi, Guiyang, Guizhou, China
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- College of Forestry, Guizhou University, Huaxi, Guiyang, Guizhou, China
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- College of Forestry, Guizhou University, Huaxi, Guiyang, Guizhou, China
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- College of Forestry, Guizhou University, Huaxi, Guiyang, Guizhou, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Huizhou University, Huicheng, Huizhou, Guangdong, China
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- College of Forestry, Guizhou University, Huaxi, Guiyang, Guizhou, China
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Tan Y, Wang J, He Y, Yu X, Chen S, Penttinen P, Liu S, Yang Y, Zhao K, Zou L. Organic Fertilizers Shape Soil Microbial Communities and Increase Soil Amino Acid Metabolites Content in a Blueberry Orchard. Microb Ecol 2023; 85:232-246. [PMID: 35064809 DOI: 10.1007/s00248-022-01960-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2021] [Accepted: 01/06/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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The decline in soil nutrients is becoming a major concern of soil degradation. The possibility of using organic waste as a soil additive to increase nutrients and essential components is significant in soil quality protection and waste management. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of composted spent mushroom substrate (MS), giant panda feces (PF), and cattle manure (CM) as organic fertilizers in soil microbial communities and metabolites in blueberry orchard in China, which were measured by using high-throughput sequencing and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS)-based metabolomics. Altogether, 45.66% of the bacterial operational taxonomic units (OTUs) and 9.08% of the fungal OTUs were detected in all treatments. Principal coordinates analysis demonstrated that the bacterial and fungal communities in MS and PF treatments were similar, whereas the communities in the not-organic fertilized control (CK) were significantly different from those in the organic fertilizer treatments. Proteobacteria, Acidobacteria, and Bacteroidetes were the dominant bacterial phyla, and Basidiomycota, Ascomycota, and Mortierellomycota the dominant fungal phyla. Redundancy analysis indicated that pH and available potassium were the main factors determining the composition of microbial communities. The fungal genera Postia, Cephalotrichum, and Thermomyces increased in organic fertilizer treatments, and likely promoted the degradation of organic fertilizers into low molecular-weight metabolites (e.g., amino acids). PCA and PLS-DA models showed that the metabolites in CK were different from those in the other three treatments, and those in CM were clearly different from those in MS and PF. Co-occurrence network analysis showed that several taxa correlated positively with amino acid contents. The results of this study provide new insights into organic waste reutilization and new directions for further studies.
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- Yulan Tan
- College of Resources, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, Sichuan, China
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- College of Resources, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, Sichuan, China
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- Key Laboratory of State Forestry and Grassland Administration (SFGA) on Conservation Biology of Rare Animals in the Giant Panda National Park, the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda (CCRCGP), Dujiangyan, 611830, China
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- College of Resources, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, Sichuan, China
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- College of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an, Sichuan, 625014, China
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- College of Resources, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, Sichuan, China
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- College of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an, Sichuan, 625014, China
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- College of Food Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, Ya'an, Sichuan, 625014, China
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- College of Resources, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, Sichuan, China.
- Sichuan Agricultural University, No. 211, Huimin Road, Wenjiang District, Chengdu Sichuan, 611130, China.
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- College of Resources, Sichuan Agricultural University, Chengdu, 611130, Sichuan, China.
- Sichuan Agricultural University, No. 211, Huimin Road, Wenjiang District, Chengdu Sichuan, 611130, China.
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Cui F, Ye X, Li X, Yang Y, Hu Z, Overmyer K, Brosché M, Yu H, Salojärvi J. Chromosome-level genome assembly of the diploid blueberry Vaccinium darrowii provides insights into its subtropical adaptation and cuticle synthesis. Plant Commun 2022; 3:100307. [PMID: 35605198 PMCID: PMC9284290 DOI: 10.1016/j.xplc.2022.100307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2021] [Revised: 02/09/2022] [Accepted: 02/24/2022] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Vaccinium darrowii is a subtropical wild blueberry species that has been used to breed economically important southern highbush cultivars. The adaptive traits of V. darrowii to subtropical climates can provide valuable information for breeding blueberry and perhaps other plants, especially against the background of global warming. Here, we assembled the V. darrowii genome into 12 pseudochromosomes using Oxford Nanopore long reads complemented with Hi-C scaffolding technologies, and we predicted 41 815 genes using RNA-sequencing evidence. Syntenic analysis across three Vaccinium species revealed a highly conserved genome structure, with the highest collinearity between V. darrowii and Vaccinium corymbosum. This conserved genome structure may explain the high fertility observed during crossbreeding of V. darrowii with other blueberry cultivars. Analysis of gene expansion and tandem duplication indicated possible roles for defense- and flowering-associated genes in the adaptation of V. darrowii to the subtropics. Putative SOC1 genes in V. darrowii were identified based on phylogeny and expression analysis. Blueberries are covered in a thick cuticle layer and contain anthocyanins, which confer their powdery blue color. Using RNA sequencing, we delineated the cuticle biosynthesis pathways of Vaccinium species in V. darrowii. This result can serve as a reference for breeding berries whose colors are appealing to customers. The V. darrowii reference genome, together with the unique traits of this species, including its diploid genome, short vegetative phase, and high compatibility in hybridization with other blueberries, make V. darrowii a potential research model for blueberry species.
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- Fuqiang Cui
- College of Forestry and Biotechnology, State Key Laboratory of Subtropical Silviculture, Zhejiang A&F University, Lin'an, Hangzhou 311300, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Biology and Genetic Resources of Tropical Crops, Institute of Tropical Bioscience and Biotechnology, Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences, Haikou, Hainan 571101, China; School of Biological Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
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- College of Forestry and Biotechnology, State Key Laboratory of Subtropical Silviculture, Zhejiang A&F University, Lin'an, Hangzhou 311300, China
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- College of Forestry and Biotechnology, State Key Laboratory of Subtropical Silviculture, Zhejiang A&F University, Lin'an, Hangzhou 311300, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Cotton Biology, Department of Biology, Institute of Plant Stress Biology, Henan University, Kaifeng, China
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- Organismal and Evolutionary Biology Research Program, Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences, and the Viikki Plant Science Centre, University of Helsinki, PO Box 65 (Viikinkaari 1), 00014 Helsinki, Finland
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- Organismal and Evolutionary Biology Research Program, Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences, and the Viikki Plant Science Centre, University of Helsinki, PO Box 65 (Viikinkaari 1), 00014 Helsinki, Finland
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- Institute of Botany, Jiangsu Province and Chinese Academy of Sciences, Nanjing, China
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- School of Biological Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore; Organismal and Evolutionary Biology Research Program, Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences, and the Viikki Plant Science Centre, University of Helsinki, PO Box 65 (Viikinkaari 1), 00014 Helsinki, Finland.
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Guo X, Shakeel M, Wang D, Qu C, Yang S, Ahmad S, Song Z. Metabolome and transcriptome profiling unveil the mechanisms of light-induced anthocyanin synthesis in rabbiteye blueberry (vaccinium ashei: Reade). BMC Plant Biol 2022; 22:223. [PMID: 35488209 PMCID: PMC9052483 DOI: 10.1186/s12870-022-03585-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2021] [Accepted: 04/08/2022] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND Blueberry is one of the most important fruit crops worldwide. Anthocyanin is an important secondary metabolites that affects the appearance and nutritive quality of blueberries. However, few studies have focused on the molecular mechanism underlying anthocyanin accumulation induced by light intensity in blueberries. RESULTS The metabolic analysis revealed that there were 134 significantly changed metabolites in the natural light compared to the control, and flavone, flavonol, and anthocyanins were the most significantly increased. Transcriptome analysis found 6 candidate genes for the anthocyanin synthesis pathway. Quantitative reverse transcription PCR (qRT-PCR) results confirmed changes in the expression levels of genes encoding metabolites involved in the flavonoid synthesis pathways. The flavonoid metabolic flux in the light intensity-treatment increased the accumulation of delphinidin-3-O-arabinoside compared to under the shading-treatment. Furthermore, we performed qRT-PCR analysis of anthocyanin biosynthesis genes and predicted that the gene of VcF3'5'H4 may be a candidate gene for anthocyanin accumulation and is highly expressed in light intensity-treated fruit. Through the co-expression analysis of transcription factors and anthocyanin synthesis pathway genes, we found that the VcbHLH004 gene may regulate VcF3'5'H4, and then we transformed VcbHLH004 heterologously into tomato to verify its function. CONCLUSION These results provide novel insights into light intensity regulation of blueberry anthocyanin accumulation and represent a valuable data set to guide future functional studies and blueberry breeding.
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- Xiaolan Guo
- College of Forestry, Guizhou University, Guiyang, Guizhou, China
- College of Life Sciences, Huizhou College, Huizhou, Guangdong, China
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- Department of Entomology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- College of Forestry, Guizhou University, Guiyang, Guizhou, China.
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- College of Forestry, Guizhou University, Guiyang, Guizhou, China
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- College of Forestry, Guizhou University, Guiyang, Guizhou, China
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- Department of Entomology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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- College of Forestry, Guizhou University, Guiyang, Guizhou, China
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Spohr L, Soares MSP, Bona NP, Pedra NS, Barschak AG, Alvariz RM, Vizzotto M, Lencina CL, Stefanello FM, Spanevello RM. Effect of blueberry extract on energetic metabolism, levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor, and Ca 2+-ATPase activity in the hippocampus and cerebral cortex of rats submitted to ketamine-induced mania-like behavior. Metab Brain Dis 2022; 37:835-847. [PMID: 35043268 DOI: 10.1007/s11011-022-00904-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2021] [Accepted: 01/06/2022] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Bipolar disorder (BD) is a psychiatric disease characterized by mood episodes. Blueberry is rich in bioactive compounds and shows excellent therapeutic potential against chronic diseases. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of blueberry extract on behavior, energetic metabolism, Ca2+-ATPase activity, and levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) in the cerebral cortex and hippocampus of rats submitted to an animal model of mania induced by ketamine. Vehicle, lithium (45 mg/kg, twice a day), or blueberry extract (200 mg/kg), was orally administered to Wistar rats for 14 days. Ketamine (25 mg/kg) or vehicle was administered intraperitoneally, once a day, between the 8th and 14th day. On the 15th day, animals received ketamine or vehicle and were subjected to the open field test. Our results demonstrated that the administration of lithium and blueberry extract prevented ketamine-induced hyperlocomotion (P < 0.01). Blueberry extract attenuated the ketamine-induced reduction in the activity of complex I in the cerebral cortex (P < 0.05). Additionally, the administration of ketamine reduced the activities of complexes I and IV (P < 0.05) and citrate synthase in the hippocampus (P < 0.01). However, blueberry extract attenuated the inhibition in the activity of complex IV (P < 0.01). Furthermore, ketamine reduced the Ca2+-ATPase activity in the cerebral cortex and hippocampus (P < 0.05); however, blueberry extract prevented the change in the cerebral cortex (P < 0.05). There were no significant alterations in the levels of BDNF (P > 0.05). In conclusion, this suggested that the blueberry extract can serve as a potential therapeutic strategy for studies searching for novel therapeutic alternatives for BD patients.
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- Luiza Spohr
- Centro de Ciências Químicas, Farmacêuticas e de Alimentos, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Bioquímica e Bioprospecção - Laboratório de Neuroquímica, Inflamação e Câncer, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Prédio 29, Campus Capão do Leão, s/n, Caixa Postal 354, Pelotas, RS, CEP 9601090, Brazil.
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- Centro de Ciências Químicas, Farmacêuticas e de Alimentos, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Bioquímica e Bioprospecção - Laboratório de Neuroquímica, Inflamação e Câncer, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Prédio 29, Campus Capão do Leão, s/n, Caixa Postal 354, Pelotas, RS, CEP 9601090, Brazil
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- Centro de Ciências Químicas, Farmacêuticas e de Alimentos, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Bioquímica e Bioprospecção - Laboratório de Biomarcadores, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, RS, Brazil
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- Centro de Ciências Químicas, Farmacêuticas e de Alimentos, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Bioquímica e Bioprospecção - Laboratório de Neuroquímica, Inflamação e Câncer, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Prédio 29, Campus Capão do Leão, s/n, Caixa Postal 354, Pelotas, RS, CEP 9601090, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Análises Clínicas, Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Laboratório de Análises Clínicas, Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária, Centro de Pesquisa Agropecuária de Clima Temperado, Pelotas, RS, Brazil
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- Centro de Ciências Químicas, Farmacêuticas e de Alimentos, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Bioquímica e Bioprospecção - Laboratório de Biomarcadores, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, RS, Brazil
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- Centro de Ciências Químicas, Farmacêuticas e de Alimentos, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Bioquímica e Bioprospecção - Laboratório de Biomarcadores, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas, RS, Brazil
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- Centro de Ciências Químicas, Farmacêuticas e de Alimentos, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Bioquímica e Bioprospecção - Laboratório de Neuroquímica, Inflamação e Câncer, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Prédio 29, Campus Capão do Leão, s/n, Caixa Postal 354, Pelotas, RS, CEP 9601090, Brazil.
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Zhong H, Zhao M, Tang J, Deng L, Feng F. Probiotics-fermented blueberry juices as potential antidiabetic product: antioxidant, antimicrobial and antidiabetic potentials. J Sci Food Agric 2021; 101:4420-4427. [PMID: 33421121 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.11083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2019] [Revised: 12/17/2020] [Accepted: 01/09/2021] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Fermentation is a traditional food-preserving technique. It is an effective process, widely used to enrich the nutrients diversity and bioactivity of the fermented foods since ancient times. This study aimed at investigating the effects of various fermentation starters on the physicochemical, antioxidant, antimicrobial, and antidiabetic properties of blueberry juices. The blueberry juices were fermented by natural fermentation (NFBJ), self-made starters fermentation (SFBJ), and commercial starters fermentation (CFBJ); fresh blueberry juice (BBJ) was processed without fermentation for comparison. RESULTS Probiotics-fermented blueberry juices (SFBJ and CFBJ) showed less total and reducing sugars, higher titratable acidity, and a wider variety and higher amounts of organic acids than non-fermented blueberry juice (BBJ) did. All the fermented blueberry juices (NFBJ, SFBJ, and CFBJ) showed significantly (P < 0.05) higher antioxidant potentials than that of BBJ measured by 2,2'-azino-bis-3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid, cupric-reducing antioxidant capacity, and ferric-reducing ability power assays. The SFBJ exhibited the highest antibacterial activities against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Salmonella Typhimurium, with inhibition zone diameters of 38.84 ± 1.74 mm, 34.91 ± 1.53 mm, and 36.18 ± 3.16 mm respectively. Compared with BBJ, the α-glucosidase inhibitory activity of the SFBJ and CFBJ increased by two-to threefold. The α-amylase inhibitory activity of the SFBJ and CFBJ increased by 600%, whereas the spontaneous fermentation showed no improvement. The SFBJ and CFBJ promoted glucose consumption of HepG2 cell lines, indicating the promising potential for a higher glucose bio-utilization. CONCLUSIONS The SFBJ and CFBJ showed remarkable improvements in the antioxidant, antimicrobial, and antidiabetic activities compared with non-fermented and spontaneous fermented juices, indicating their promising potentials as an antihyperglycemic agent. © 2021 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Hao Zhong
- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Ningbo Institute of Zhejiang University, Ningbo, China
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Ningbo Institute of Zhejiang University, Ningbo, China
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Ningbo Institute of Zhejiang University, Ningbo, China
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- College of Biological Science and Technology, Hubei Minzu University, Enshi, China
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- College of Biosystems Engineering and Food Science, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
- Ningbo Institute of Zhejiang University, Ningbo, China
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Yang L, Liu L, Wang Z, Zong Y, Yu L, Li Y, Liao F, Chen M, Cai K, Guo W. Comparative anatomical and transcriptomic insights into Vaccinium corymbosum flower bud and fruit throughout development. BMC Plant Biol 2021; 21:289. [PMID: 34167466 PMCID: PMC8223347 DOI: 10.1186/s12870-021-03067-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2021] [Accepted: 05/17/2021] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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BACKGROUND Blueberry (Vaccinium spp.) is characterized by the production of berries that are smaller than most common fruits, and the underlying mechanisms of fruit size in blueberry remain elusive. V. corymbosum 'O'Neal' and 'Bluerain' are commercial southern highbush blueberry cultivars with large- and small-size fruits, respectively, which mature 'O'Neal' fruits are 1 ~ 2-fold heavier than those of 'Bluerain'. In this study, the ontogenetical patterns of 'O'Neal' and 'Bluerain' hypanthia and fruits were compared, and comparative transcriptomic analysis was performed during early fruit development. RESULTS V. corymbosum 'O'Neal' and 'Bluerain' hypanthia and fruits exhibited intricate temporal and spatial cell proliferation and expansion patterns. Cell division before anthesis and cell expansion after fertilization were the major restricting factors, and outer mesocarp was the key tissue affecting fruit size variation among blueberry genotypes. Comparative transcriptomic and annotation analysis of differentially expressed genes revealed that the plant hormone signal transduction pathway was enriched, and that jasmonate-related TIFYs genes might be the key components orchestrating other phytohormones and influencing fruit size during early blueberry fruit development. CONCLUSIONS These results provided detailed ontogenetic evidence for determining blueberry fruit size, and revealed the important roles of phytohormone signal transductions involving in early fruit development. The TIFY genes could be useful as markers for large-size fruit selection in the current breeding programs of blueberry.
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- Li Yang
- College of Chemistry and Life Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, Zhejiang, 321004, P. R. China.
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Biotechnology on Specialty Economic Plants, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, Zhejiang, 321004, P. R. China.
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- College of Chemistry and Life Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, Zhejiang, 321004, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Life Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, Zhejiang, 321004, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Life Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, Zhejiang, 321004, P. R. China
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Biotechnology on Specialty Economic Plants, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, Zhejiang, 321004, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Life Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, Zhejiang, 321004, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Life Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, Zhejiang, 321004, P. R. China
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Biotechnology on Specialty Economic Plants, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, Zhejiang, 321004, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Life Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, Zhejiang, 321004, P. R. China
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Biotechnology on Specialty Economic Plants, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, Zhejiang, 321004, P. R. China
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- Zhejiang College of Security Technology, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 325000, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Life Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, Zhejiang, 321004, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Life Sciences, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, Zhejiang, 321004, P. R. China.
- Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Biotechnology on Specialty Economic Plants, Zhejiang Normal University, Jinhua, Zhejiang, 321004, P. R. China.
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Lang Y, Tian J, Meng X, Si X, Tan H, Wang Y, Shu C, Chen Y, Zang Z, Zhang Y, Wang J, Li B. Effects of α-Casein on the Absorption of Blueberry Anthocyanins and Metabolites in Rat Plasma Based on Pharmacokinetic Analysis. J Agric Food Chem 2021; 69:6200-6213. [PMID: 34044544 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.1c00082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Blueberry anthocyanins are well known for their beneficial biological activities. However, the poor bioavailability of anthocyanins limits their functional capacity in vivo. Our current study aimed to detect the effects of α-casein on the absorption of blueberry anthocyanins and their metabolites in rats. Blueberry anthocyanins with and without α-casein were intragastrically administered to two groups of rats and their blood samples were collected within 24 h. Results illustrated that rapid absorption of anthocyanins was observed in the rat plasma, but their concentration was relatively low. With the complexation of α-casein, the maximum concentration (Cmax) of bioavailable anthocyanins and metabolites could increase by 1.5-10.1 times (P < 0.05 or P < 0.01). The promotional effect on the plasma absorption of malvidin-3-O-galactoside and vanillic acid was outstanding with the Cmax increasing from 0.032 to 0.323 and from 0.360 to 1.902 μg/mL, respectively (P < 0.01). Besides, the molecular docking models presented that anthocyanins could enter the structural cavity and interact with amino acid residues of α-casein, which was in accordance with the improved bioavailability of anthocyanins. Therefore, α-casein could assist more blueberry anthocyanins and their metabolites to enter blood circulation.
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- Yuxi Lang
- College of Food Science, National R&D Professional Center for Berry Processing, National Engineering and Technology of Research Center for Small Berry, Key Laborotary of Healthy Food Nutrition and Innovative Manufacturing, Shenyang Agricultural University, Liaoning Province, Shenyang, Liaoning 110866, China
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- College of Food Science, National R&D Professional Center for Berry Processing, National Engineering and Technology of Research Center for Small Berry, Key Laborotary of Healthy Food Nutrition and Innovative Manufacturing, Shenyang Agricultural University, Liaoning Province, Shenyang, Liaoning 110866, China
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- College of Food Science, National R&D Professional Center for Berry Processing, National Engineering and Technology of Research Center for Small Berry, Key Laborotary of Healthy Food Nutrition and Innovative Manufacturing, Shenyang Agricultural University, Liaoning Province, Shenyang, Liaoning 110866, China
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- College of Food Science, National R&D Professional Center for Berry Processing, National Engineering and Technology of Research Center for Small Berry, Key Laborotary of Healthy Food Nutrition and Innovative Manufacturing, Shenyang Agricultural University, Liaoning Province, Shenyang, Liaoning 110866, China
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- College of Food Science, National R&D Professional Center for Berry Processing, National Engineering and Technology of Research Center for Small Berry, Key Laborotary of Healthy Food Nutrition and Innovative Manufacturing, Shenyang Agricultural University, Liaoning Province, Shenyang, Liaoning 110866, China
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- College of Food Science, National R&D Professional Center for Berry Processing, National Engineering and Technology of Research Center for Small Berry, Key Laborotary of Healthy Food Nutrition and Innovative Manufacturing, Shenyang Agricultural University, Liaoning Province, Shenyang, Liaoning 110866, China
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- College of Food Science, National R&D Professional Center for Berry Processing, National Engineering and Technology of Research Center for Small Berry, Key Laborotary of Healthy Food Nutrition and Innovative Manufacturing, Shenyang Agricultural University, Liaoning Province, Shenyang, Liaoning 110866, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Food Science and Technology, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330047, China
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- College of Food Science, National R&D Professional Center for Berry Processing, National Engineering and Technology of Research Center for Small Berry, Key Laborotary of Healthy Food Nutrition and Innovative Manufacturing, Shenyang Agricultural University, Liaoning Province, Shenyang, Liaoning 110866, China
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- College of Food Science, National R&D Professional Center for Berry Processing, National Engineering and Technology of Research Center for Small Berry, Key Laborotary of Healthy Food Nutrition and Innovative Manufacturing, Shenyang Agricultural University, Liaoning Province, Shenyang, Liaoning 110866, China
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- College of Food Science, National R&D Professional Center for Berry Processing, National Engineering and Technology of Research Center for Small Berry, Key Laborotary of Healthy Food Nutrition and Innovative Manufacturing, Shenyang Agricultural University, Liaoning Province, Shenyang, Liaoning 110866, China
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- College of Food Science, National R&D Professional Center for Berry Processing, National Engineering and Technology of Research Center for Small Berry, Key Laborotary of Healthy Food Nutrition and Innovative Manufacturing, Shenyang Agricultural University, Liaoning Province, Shenyang, Liaoning 110866, China
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Mu C, Yuan Z, Ouyang X, Sun P, Wang B. Non-destructive detection of blueberry skin pigments and intrinsic fruit qualities based on deep learning. J Sci Food Agric 2021; 101:3165-3175. [PMID: 33211339 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.10945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2019] [Revised: 09/13/2019] [Accepted: 11/19/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND This paper proposes a novel method to improve accuracy and efficiency in detecting the quality of blueberry fruit, taking advantage of deep learning in classification tasks. We first collected 'Tifblue' blueberries at seven different stages of maturity (10-70 days after full bloom) and measured the pigments of the blueberry skin and the total sugar and the total acid of the pulp. We then established a skin pigment contents prediction network (SPCPN), based on the correlation between the pigments and blueberry pictures, and also a fruit intrinsic qualities prediction network (FIQPN), based on the correlation between the pigments and fruit qualities. Finally, the SPCPN and FIQPN were consolidated into the blueberry quality parameters prediction network (BQPPN). RESULTS The results showed that the anthocyanins in the blueberry skin were significantly correlated with the total sugar, total acid, and sugar / acid ratio of the fruit. After verification, the results also indicated that, for the prediction of anthocyanins, chlorophyll, and the anthocyanin / chlorophyll ratio, the SPCPN network model was found to achieve higher R2 (RMSE) values of 0.969 (0.139), 0.955 (0.005), 0.967 (15.4), respectively. The FIQPN network model was also able to evaluate the value of total sugar (R2 = 0.940, RMSE = 4.905), total acid (R2 = 0.930, RMSE = 2.034), and the sugar / acid ratio (R2 = 0.973, RMSE = 0.580). CONCLUSION The above results indicated the potential for utilizing deep learning technology to predict the quality indicators of blueberry before harvesting. © 2020 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Changhong Mu
- Gold Mantis School of Architecture, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Gold Mantis School of Architecture, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Gold Mantis School of Architecture, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Gold Mantis School of Architecture, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- Gold Mantis School of Architecture, Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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Ji Y, Hu W, Liao J, Jiang A, Xiu Z, Gaowa S, Guan Y, Yang X, Feng K, Liu C. Effect of atmospheric cold plasma treatment on antioxidant activities and reactive oxygen species production in postharvest blueberries during storage. J Sci Food Agric 2020; 100:5586-5595. [PMID: 32608515 DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.10611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2020] [Revised: 06/20/2020] [Accepted: 06/22/2020] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND Blueberry is universally acknowledged as a kind of berry rich in antioxidants. Cold plasma, an emerging non-thermal treatment technology, has been proved to be able to maintain or improve the antioxidant level while inactivating the microorganisms on the surface of fruits and vegetables. Postharvest blueberries were treated with atmospheric cold plasma (ACP; 12 kV, 5 kHz) for 0 s (Control), 30 s (ACP-30), 60 s (ACP-60), and 90 s (ACP-90) in this study, and the effects of ACP on the antimicrobial properties, antioxidant activities, and reactive oxygen species (ROS) production were investigated during storage at 4 ± 1 °C for 40 days. RESULTS Total aerobic bacteria and mold populations on ACP-treated blueberries decreased significantly in a time-dependent manner (P < 0.05), and decreased by 0.34-1.24 and 0.57-0.87 log10 CFU g-1 respectively on ACP-60-treated blueberries during storage. The decay rate of blueberries was decreased by 5.8-11.7% and the decrease of blueberry firmness was slowed down by ACP-60. But the total phenol, anthocyanin, and ascorbic acid contents increased, and superoxide dismutase, catalase, and peroxidase activities were enhanced in ACP-treated blueberries. The free radical scavenging activity and total antioxidant capacity (T-AOC) were enhanced. Hydrogen peroxide (H2 O2 ) and superoxide anion (O2 - ) production rates declined by 27.3% and 41.3% at day 40 of storage, respectively. CONCLUSION It is suggested that ACP may be a promising non-thermal treatment technology for postharvest sterilization and preservation of blueberry under suitable conditions. © 2020 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Yaru Ji
- School of Bioengineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, China
- Key Laboratory of Biotechnology and Bioresources Utilization, Ministry of Education, Dalian, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biotechnology and Bioresources Utilization, Ministry of Education, Dalian, China
- College of Life Science, Dalian Minzu University, Dalian, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biotechnology and Bioresources Utilization, Ministry of Education, Dalian, China
- College of Life Science, Dalian Minzu University, Dalian, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biotechnology and Bioresources Utilization, Ministry of Education, Dalian, China
- College of Life Science, Dalian Minzu University, Dalian, China
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- School of Bioengineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, China
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- School of Bioengineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, China
- Key Laboratory of Biotechnology and Bioresources Utilization, Ministry of Education, Dalian, China
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- School of Bioengineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, China
- Key Laboratory of Biotechnology and Bioresources Utilization, Ministry of Education, Dalian, China
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- School of Bioengineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, China
- Key Laboratory of Biotechnology and Bioresources Utilization, Ministry of Education, Dalian, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biotechnology and Bioresources Utilization, Ministry of Education, Dalian, China
- College of Life Science, Dalian Minzu University, Dalian, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biotechnology and Bioresources Utilization, Ministry of Education, Dalian, China
- College of Life Science, Dalian Minzu University, Dalian, China
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Parkinson LV, Mulder CPH. Patterns of pollen and resource limitation of fruit production in Vaccinium uliginosum and V. vitis-idaea in Interior Alaska. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0224056. [PMID: 32813718 PMCID: PMC7446802 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0224056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2019] [Accepted: 07/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Many recent studies assessing fruit productivity of plants in the boreal forest focus on interannual variability across a forested region, rather than on environmental variability within the forest. Frequency and severity of wildfires in the boreal forest affect soil moisture, canopy, and community structure at the landscape level, all of which may influence overall fruit production at a site directly or indirectly. We evaluated how fruit production in two boreal shrubs, Vaccinium uliginosum (blueberry) and V. vitis-idaea (lingonberry), was explained by factors associated with resource availability (such as canopy cover and soil conditions) and pollen limitation (such as floral resources for pollinators and pollen deposition) across boreal forest sites of Interior Alaska in 2017. We classified our study sites into upland and lowland sites, which differed in elevation, soil moisture, and active layer. We found that resource and pollen limitation differed between the two species and between uplands and lowlands. Lingonberry was more pollen limited than blueberry, and plants in lowland sites were more pollen limited relative to other sites while plants in upland sites were relatively more resource limited. Additionally, canopy cover had a significant negative effect in upland sites on a ramet’s investment in reproductive tissues and leaves versus structural growth, but little effect in lowland sites. These results point to importance of including pollinator service as well as resource availability in predictions for changes in berry abundance.
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- Lindsey Viann Parkinson
- Institute of Arctic Biology and Department of Biology and Wildlife, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States of America
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- Institute of Arctic Biology and Department of Biology and Wildlife, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Fairbanks, Alaska, United States of America
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Bas-Bellver C, Andrés C, Seguí L, Barrera C, Jiménez-Hernández N, Artacho A, Betoret N, Gosalbes MJ. Valorization of Persimmon and Blueberry Byproducts to Obtain Functional Powders: In Vitro Digestion and Fermentation by Gut Microbiota. J Agric Food Chem 2020; 68:8080-8090. [PMID: 32633956 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.0c02088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Globalization of fruit and vegetable markets generates overproduction, surpluses, and potentially valuable residues. The valorization of these byproducts constitutes a challenge, to ensure sustainability and reintroduce them into the food chain. This work focuses on blueberry and persimmon residues, rich in polyphenols and carotenoids, to obtain powders with high added value to be used as ingredients in food formulation. These powders have been characterized, and the changes in the bioactive compounds in in vitro gastrointestinal digestion have been evaluated. The results indicated that the type of residue, the drying process, as well as the content and type of fiber determine the release of antioxidants during digestion. In vitro colonic fermentations were also performed, and it was observed that the characteristics of digested powders had an effect on the composition of the growing microbial community. Thus, carotenoids and anthocyanins maintain an interplay with microbiota that could be beneficial for human health.
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- Claudia Bas-Bellver
- Instituto Universitario de Ingenierı́a de Alimentos para el Desarrollo (IIAD), Universitat Politècnica de València, Camí de Vera s/n, 46022 Valencia, Spain
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- Instituto Universitario de Ingenierı́a de Alimentos para el Desarrollo (IIAD), Universitat Politècnica de València, Camí de Vera s/n, 46022 Valencia, Spain
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- Instituto Universitario de Ingenierı́a de Alimentos para el Desarrollo (IIAD), Universitat Politècnica de València, Camí de Vera s/n, 46022 Valencia, Spain
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- Instituto Universitario de Ingenierı́a de Alimentos para el Desarrollo (IIAD), Universitat Politècnica de València, Camí de Vera s/n, 46022 Valencia, Spain
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- Unitat Mixta d'Investigació en Genòmica i Salut, Fundació per al Foment de la Investigació Sanitària i Biomèdica de la Comunitat Valenciana (FISABIO-Salut Pública)/Institut de Biologia Integrativa de Sistemes, Universitat de València, 46010 València, Spain
- CIBER en Epidemiologı́a y Salud Pública, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Unitat Mixta d'Investigació en Genòmica i Salut, Fundació per al Foment de la Investigació Sanitària i Biomèdica de la Comunitat Valenciana (FISABIO-Salut Pública)/Institut de Biologia Integrativa de Sistemes, Universitat de València, 46010 València, Spain
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- Instituto Universitario de Ingenierı́a de Alimentos para el Desarrollo (IIAD), Universitat Politècnica de València, Camí de Vera s/n, 46022 Valencia, Spain
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- Unitat Mixta d'Investigació en Genòmica i Salut, Fundació per al Foment de la Investigació Sanitària i Biomèdica de la Comunitat Valenciana (FISABIO-Salut Pública)/Institut de Biologia Integrativa de Sistemes, Universitat de València, 46010 València, Spain
- CIBER en Epidemiologı́a y Salud Pública, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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Hou Y, Li H, Zhai L, Xie X, Li X, Bian S. Identification and functional characterization of the Aux/IAA gene VcIAA27 in blueberry. Plant Signal Behav 2019; 15:1700327. [PMID: 31822153 PMCID: PMC7012069 DOI: 10.1080/15592324.2019.1700327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2019] [Revised: 11/28/2019] [Accepted: 11/29/2019] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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Aux/IAA genes are an important class of players in diverse developmental processes in plants, which generally exert their functions through the auxin signaling pathway. Blueberry is an economically and nutritionally important berry-bearing crop. However, Aux/IAA genes remain unknown in blueberry. In the present study, an Aux/IAA gene (VcIAA27) was identified and characterized in blueberry, and it is most closely related to IAA27 in other plant species. Expression analysis indicated that VcIAA27 transcripts accumulate highly in shoot, flower and fruit. Interestingly, VcIAA27 was highly expressed at early fruit developmental stages, and dramatically decreased from the onset of fruit ripening, implying that VcIAA27 possibly plays important roles during fruit enlargement. Meanwhile, the analysis of promoter activity in Arabidopsis showed that strong GUS signal was detected in the trichome and hydathodes of leaves, receptacle of silique, and lateral roots of seedling. Overexpression of VcIAA27 in Arabidopsis leads to auxin-related defects such as downward-curled leaves, short or sterile siliques, shorter stature, and more shoot branches. Moreover, qPCR analysis indicated that VcIAA27 is able to alter the expression patterns of the auxin-related genes BRU6, SAG13, SAUR26 in Arabidopsis, suggesting that VcIAA27 might be negatively involved in the auxin signaling pathway. The findings will greatly contribute to future investigation of Aux/IAA-mediated mechanisms that control blueberry development, especially fruit development and ripening.
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- Yanming Hou
- College of Plant Science, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- College of Plant Science, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- College of Plant Science, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- College of Plant Science, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- College of Plant Science, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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- College of Plant Science, Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin, China
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Qi X, Ogden EL, Die JV, Ehlenfeldt MK, Polashock JJ, Darwish O, Alkharouf N, Rowland LJ. Transcriptome analysis identifies genes related to the waxy coating on blueberry fruit in two northern-adapted rabbiteye breeding populations. BMC Plant Biol 2019; 19:460. [PMID: 31711416 PMCID: PMC6844065 DOI: 10.1186/s12870-019-2073-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2018] [Accepted: 10/14/2019] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND Blueberry is of high economic value. Most blueberry varieties selected for the fresh market have an appealing light blue coating or "bloom" on the fruit due to the presence of a visible heavy epicuticular wax layer. This waxy layer also serves as natural defense against fruit desiccation and deterioration. RESULTS In this study, we attempted to identify gene(s) whose expression is related to the protective waxy coating on blueberry fruit utilizing two unique germplasm populations that segregate for the waxy layer. We bulked RNA from waxy and non-waxy blueberry progenies from the two northern-adapted rabbiteye hybrid breeding populations ('Nocturne' x T 300 and 'Nocturne' x US 1212), and generated 316.85 million RNA-seq reads. We de novo assembled this data set integrated with other publicly available RNA-seq data and trimmed the assembly into a 91,861 blueberry unigene collection. All unigenes were functionally annotated, resulting in 79 genes potentially related to wax accumulation. We compared the expression pattern of waxy and non-waxy progenies using edgeR and identified overall 1125 genes in the T 300 population and 2864 genes in the US 1212 population with at least a two-fold expression difference. After validating differential expression of several genes by RT-qPCR experiments, a candidate gene, FatB, which encodes acyl-[acyl-carrier-protein] hydrolase, emerged whose expression was closely linked to the segregation of the waxy coating in our populations. This gene was expressed at more than a five-fold higher level in waxy than non-waxy plants of both populations. We amplified and sequenced the cDNA for this gene from three waxy plants of each population, but were unable to amplify the cDNA from three non-waxy plants that were tested from each population. We aligned the Vaccinium deduced FATB protein sequence to FATB protein sequences from other plant species. Within the PF01643 domain, which gives FATB its catalytic function, 80.08% of the amino acids were identical or had conservative replacements between the blueberry and the Cucumis melo sequence (XP_008467164). We then amplified and sequenced a large portion of the FatB gene itself from waxy and non-waxy individuals of both populations. Alignment of the cDNA and gDNA sequences revealed that the blueberry FatB gene consists of six exons and five introns. Although we did not sequence through two very large introns, a comparison of the exon sequences found no significant sequence differences between the waxy and non-waxy plants. This suggests that another gene, which regulates or somehow affects FatB expression, must be segregating in the populations. CONCLUSIONS This study is helping to achieve a greater understanding of epicuticular wax biosynthesis in blueberry. In addition, the blueberry unigene collection should facilitate functional annotation of the coming chromosomal level blueberry genome.
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- Xinpeng Qi
- USDA-ARS, BARC-West, Genetic Improvement of Fruits and Vegetables Laboratory, Beltsville, MD 20705 USA
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- USDA-ARS, BARC-West, Genetic Improvement of Fruits and Vegetables Laboratory, Beltsville, MD 20705 USA
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- Departmento de Genetica, University of Córdoba Campus Rabanales, Blg. C5, 14071 Córdoba, Spain
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- USDA-ARS, Genetic Improvement of Fruits and Vegetables Laboratory, at Rutgers University P.E. Marucci Center for Blueberry and Cranberry Research and Extension, Chatsworth, NJ 08019 USA
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- USDA-ARS, Genetic Improvement of Fruits and Vegetables Laboratory, at Rutgers University P.E. Marucci Center for Blueberry and Cranberry Research and Extension, Chatsworth, NJ 08019 USA
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- Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Texas Woman’s University, Denton, TX 76204 USA
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- Department of Computer and Information Sciences, Towson University, Towson, MD 21252 USA
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- USDA-ARS, BARC-West, Genetic Improvement of Fruits and Vegetables Laboratory, Beltsville, MD 20705 USA
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Hoskin RT, Xiong J, Esposito DA, Lila MA. Blueberry polyphenol-protein food ingredients: The impact of spray drying on the in vitro antioxidant activity, anti-inflammatory markers, glucose metabolism and fibroblast migration. Food Chem 2019; 280:187-194. [PMID: 30642485 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2018.12.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2018] [Revised: 12/11/2018] [Accepted: 12/12/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Wild blueberry pomace extract complexed with wheat or chickpea flour or soy protein isolate produced spray dried and freeze-dried polyphenol-protein particles. To evaluate the impact of spray drying on the biological activity of these food ingredients in vitro antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities, regulation of glucose metabolism and ability to stimulate fibroblast migration were tested. Extracts from polyphenol-protein particles significantly decreased reactive oxygen species (ROS) production and down-regulated the gene expression of inflammation markers (COX-2 and IL-1β). Milder suppression of nitric oxide production and inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS) gene expression was evident. The extracts significantly inhibited phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase (PEPCK) and accelerated fibroblast cell migration up to 3-fold after 24 h. Complexed polyphenols retained their structural integrity and bioactive potency for both lyophilized and spray dried treatments. The data suggests that spray drying is a convenient and cost-effective technique to produce blueberry-polyphenol food ingredients with preserved phytochemicals with biological activities.
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- Roberta Targino Hoskin
- Laboratory of Food Bioactive Compounds, Chemical Engineering Department, Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Campus Central, s/n, Natal, RN 59078-970, Brazil; Plants for Human Health Institute, Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences, North Carolina State University, 600 Laureate Way, Kannapolis, NC 28081, United States
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- Plants for Human Health Institute, Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences, North Carolina State University, 600 Laureate Way, Kannapolis, NC 28081, United States
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- Plants for Human Health Institute, Department of Animal Science, North Carolina State University, 600 Laureate Way, Kannapolis, NC 28081, United States
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- Plants for Human Health Institute, Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences, North Carolina State University, 600 Laureate Way, Kannapolis, NC 28081, United States.
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Marty C, Lévesque JA, Bradley RL, Lafond J, Paré MC. Contrasting impacts of two weed species on lowbush blueberry fertilizer nitrogen uptake in a commercial field. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0215253. [PMID: 30978227 PMCID: PMC6461287 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0215253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2019] [Accepted: 03/28/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Numerous studies have speculated that lowbush blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium) is less efficient than weed species at taking up inorganic nitrogen (N) derived from fertilizers, thus raising questions as to the effectiveness of N fertilization in commercial fields. However, competition for acquiring N as well as specific interactions between blueberry and companion weeds characterized by contrasted functional traits remain poorly documented. Here, we assessed fertilizer-derived N acquisition efficiency and biomass production in lowbush blueberry and two common weed species that have different functional traits-sweet fern (Comptonia peregrina), a N2-fixing shrub, and poverty oat grass (Danthonia spicata), a perennial grass-in a commercial blueberry field in Québec, Canada. In 2015, 15N-labelled ammonium sulfate was applied at a rate of 45 kg ha-1 to 1 m2 field plots containing lowbush blueberry and one of the two weeds present at several different density levels (0 to 25 plants m-2). In 2016, each plot was harvested to determine vegetative biomass and the percentage of fertilizer-derived N recovered (PFNR) in each species. The PFNR was higher in blueberry (24.4 ± 9.3%) than in sweet fern (13.4 ± 2.6%) and poverty oat grass (3.3 ± 2.9%). However, lowbush blueberry required about four times more root biomass than sweet fern and poverty oat grass to uptake an equivalent amount of N from ammonium sulfate. The PFNR in poverty oat grass increased with plant density (from 0.8% to 6.4% at 2-3 and >6 plants m-2, respectively), which resulted in a decrease in blueberry's PFNR (from 26.0 ± 1.4% to 8.6 ± 1.8%) and aboveground vegetative biomass production (from 152 ± 58 to 80 ± 28 g m-2). The increase in biomass production and N content in sweet fern with increasing plant density was not accompanied by an increase in PFNR (29.7 ± 8.4%), suggesting an increasing contribution of atmospherically-derived N. This mechanism (i.e., N sparing) likely explained blueberry's higher biomass production and N concentration in association with sweet fern than with poverty oat grass. Overall, our study confirms lowbush blueberry low efficiency (on a mass basis) at taking up N derived from the fertilizer as compared to weeds and reveals contrasted and complex interactions between blueberry and both weed species. Our results also suggest that the use of herbicides may not be necessary when poverty oat grass is present at a low density (<15 plants of poverty oat grass m-2) and that adding inorganic N fertilizer is counterproductive when this species is present at a high density as it takes up as much fertilizer as lowbush blueberry.
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- Charles Marty
- Laboratoire d’écologie végétale et animale, Département des sciences fondamentales, Université du Québec à Chicoutimi, Saguenay, QC, Canada
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- Laboratoire d’écologie végétale et animale, Département des sciences fondamentales, Université du Québec à Chicoutimi, Saguenay, QC, Canada
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- Département de biologie, Université de Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
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- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Soils and Crops Research and Development Centre, Normandin, QC, Canada
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- Laboratoire d’écologie végétale et animale, Département des sciences fondamentales, Université du Québec à Chicoutimi, Saguenay, QC, Canada
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Montecchiarini ML, Margarit E, Morales L, Rivadeneira MF, Bello F, Gollán A, Vázquez D, Podestá FE, Tripodi KEJ. Proteomic and metabolomic approaches unveil relevant biochemical changes in carbohydrate and cell wall metabolisms of two blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) varieties with different quality attributes. Plant Physiol Biochem 2019; 136:230-244. [PMID: 30708258 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2018.12.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2018] [Revised: 12/13/2018] [Accepted: 12/19/2018] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Quality maintenance in rapidly decaying fruit such as blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum) is of essential importance to guarantee the economic success of the crop. Fruit quality is a multifaceted subject that encompasses flavor, aroma, visual and physical issues as main factors. In this paper we report an ample characterization of different biochemical and physical aspects in two varieties (O'Neal and Emerald) of blueberries that differ in firmness, aspect, flavor and harvesting times, at two different phenological stages (fruit set vs. ripe), with the intention of unveiling how the metabolic signature of each contributes to their contrasting quality. To this effect a metabolomic, ionomic and proteomic approach was selected. The results presented here show marked differences in several variables at the two stages and between varieties. Emerald is an early variety with a large, good taste and firm fruit, while O'Neal is soft, medium sized and very sweet. Proteomic data comparison between both cultivars showed that, at fruit set, processes related with the response to inorganic compounds and small molecule metabolisms are relevant in both varieties. However, solute accumulation (mainly amino acids and organic acids), enzymes related with C: N balance, water transport and cell wall recycling are enhanced in Emerald. In ripe fruit, Emerald showed an enrichment of proteins associated with TCA, nitrogen, small molecules and cell wall in muro recycling processes, while mannitol and fatty acid metabolism were enhanced in the soft variety. The measured variation in metabolite levels gave strong support to the precedent results. This study suggests that at fruit set, a composite scenario of active metabolic recycling of the cell wall, improved C: N balance and solute accumulation give place to a more efficient carbon and water resource management. During the ripe stage, an increased and efficient in muro and metabolic recycling of the cell wall, added to enhanced inositol and secondary metabolism may be responsible for a best turgor conservation in Emerald. These findings may yield clues for improvements in fertilization practices, as well as to assist the guided development of new varieties based on biochemical quality.
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- M L Montecchiarini
- Centro de Estudios Fotosintéticos y Bioquímicos (CEFOBI), Facultad de Ciencias Bioquímicas y Farmacéuticas, Universidad Nacional de Rosario, Suipacha 531, 2000, Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina
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- Centro de Estudios Fotosintéticos y Bioquímicos (CEFOBI), Facultad de Ciencias Bioquímicas y Farmacéuticas, Universidad Nacional de Rosario, Suipacha 531, 2000, Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina
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- Centro de Estudios Fotosintéticos y Bioquímicos (CEFOBI), Facultad de Ciencias Bioquímicas y Farmacéuticas, Universidad Nacional de Rosario, Suipacha 531, 2000, Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina
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- Estación Experimental Concordia, Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA), Estación Yuquerí, 3200, Concordia, Entre Ríos, Argentina
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- Estación Experimental Concordia, Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA), Estación Yuquerí, 3200, Concordia, Entre Ríos, Argentina
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- Estación Experimental Concordia, Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA), Estación Yuquerí, 3200, Concordia, Entre Ríos, Argentina
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- Estación Experimental Concordia, Instituto Nacional de Tecnología Agropecuaria (INTA), Estación Yuquerí, 3200, Concordia, Entre Ríos, Argentina
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- Centro de Estudios Fotosintéticos y Bioquímicos (CEFOBI), Facultad de Ciencias Bioquímicas y Farmacéuticas, Universidad Nacional de Rosario, Suipacha 531, 2000, Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina.
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- Centro de Estudios Fotosintéticos y Bioquímicos (CEFOBI), Facultad de Ciencias Bioquímicas y Farmacéuticas, Universidad Nacional de Rosario, Suipacha 531, 2000, Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina.
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Chen S, Liu Y, Deng Y, Liu Y, Dong M, Tian Y, Sun H, Li Y. Cloning and functional analysis of the VcCXIP4 and VcYSL6 genes as Cd-regulating genes in blueberry. Gene 2019; 686:104-117. [PMID: 30391441 DOI: 10.1016/j.gene.2018.10.078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2018] [Revised: 10/11/2018] [Accepted: 10/27/2018] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Blueberries (Vaccinium ssp.) show relatively high resistance to pollution and have been reported to successfully colonize acid and heavy metal-contaminated soils. Blueberries were subjected to cadmium stress using a simulated pot-culture method. The intact CDS regions of VcCXIP4 and VcYSL6 were obtained, VcCXIP4 was located in the nucleus, while VcYSL6 was located in the chloroplast. Both genes were constructed into a modified plant expression vector pCambia1301 for tobacco transformation with agrobacterium infection methods. Results showed that VcCXIP4 did not function alone in regulating cadmium (Cd) transport. Cd content of Cd in the leaves of VcYSL6 transgenic tobacco by 15.57% under high Cd concentration. Both, VcCXIP4 and VcYSL6 genes were up-regulated under Cd stress. Blueberry primarily accumulated excess Cd in the root, but Cd content in the fruit was almost independent of Cd content in the soil. Further, the effect of soil Cd content on fruit Cd content was not significant. VcCXIP4 is likely to interact with other proteins to regulate excess Cd in blueberry, while VcYSL6 is a Cd transporter required for excess Cd detoxification in blueberry.
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- Shaopeng Chen
- College of Life Science, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, PR China; College of Agriculture, Jilin Agricultural Science and Technology University, Jilin 132101, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, PR China
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- College of Horticulture, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, PR China
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- College of Life Science, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, PR China
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- College of Horticulture, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, PR China.
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- College of Horticulture, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130118, PR China.
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Kai H, Uesawa Y, Kunitake H, Morishita K, Okada Y, Matsuno K. Direct-Injection Electron Ionization-Mass Spectrometry Metabolomics Method for Analyzing Blueberry Leaf Metabolites That Inhibit Adult T-cell Leukemia Proliferation. Planta Med 2019; 85:81-87. [PMID: 30212923 DOI: 10.1055/a-0725-8295] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Metabolic profiling is often used to identify possible correlations between a compound's metabolic profile and biological activity. Direct-injection electron ionization-mass spectrometry "fingerprinting" is useful for characterizing biological materials. We demonstrate the utility of direct-injection electron ionization-mass spectrometry for metabolic profiling using 100 different extracts of leaves from 20 blueberry cultivars collected at 5 time points from April to December 2008. A qualitative direct-injection electron ionization-mass spectrometry method was used to profile the major and/or minor constituents in the blueberry leaf extracts. Blueberry leaf extracts could be distinguished by principal component analysis based on the absolute intensity of characteristic fragment ions. Twenty cultivars were categorized into four species, and the most appropriate discriminative marker m/z value for identifying each cultivar was selected statistically. Correlated m/z values indicating the collection month were determined in the same analysis, and air temperature variance factors were extracted from score plots by principal component analysis. We previously reported that blueberry extracts inhibit the proliferation of adult T-cell leukemia cells. Leaves of Vaccinium virgatum collected in December of 2008 exhibited significantly greater inhibition of adult T-cell leukemia cell proliferation than other species. Highly bioactive cultivars or species were identified by direct-injection electron ionization-mass spectrometry metabolomics analysis of blueberry leaf extracts. The components extracted based on our direct-injection electron ionization-mass spectrometry analyses could be used to construct a model to predict anti-adult T-cell leukemia bioactivity. This is the first study to report a relationship between seasonal variation and bioactivity of natural products using a direct-injection electron ionization-mass spectrometry metabolomics method.
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- Hisahiro Kai
- Department of Pharmaceutical Health Sciences, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyushu University of Health and Welfare, Nobeoka, Japan
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- Department of Medical Molecular Informatics, Meiji Pharmaceutical University, Kiyose, Japan
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- Department of Biochemistry and Applied Biosciences, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Miyazaki, Miyazaki, Japan
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- Division of Tumor and Cellular Biochemistry, Department of Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Miyazaki, Miyazaki, Japan
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- Department of Natural Medicine and Phytochemistry, Meiji Pharmaceutical University, Kiyose, Japan
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Health Sciences, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyushu University of Health and Welfare, Nobeoka, Japan
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Zhu J, Zhou M, Zhao X, Mu M, Cheng M. Blueberry, combined with probiotics, alleviates non-alcoholic fatty liver disease via IL-22-mediated JAK1/STAT3/BAX signaling. Food Funct 2018; 9:6298-6306. [PMID: 30411754 DOI: 10.1039/c8fo01227j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is one of the most prevalent diseases worldwide. Blueberry, combined with probiotics (BP), might be a potential candidate for NAFLD treatment, due to its anti-inflammatory and anti-apoptotic properties. Here, we investigated whether the anti-inflammatory cytokine, IL-22, was involved in the therapeutic process of BP, using cell and rat models of NAFLD. Results indicated that BP significantly reduced lipid droplets and triglyceride (TG) accumulation in NAFLD cells. However, when IL-22 was deficient, the lipid droplets and TG content were significantly increased. In vivo, the serum parameters and pathological degree of NAFLD rats were significantly improved by BP, while IL-22 silencing significantly abolished the BP effect. Immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, qRT-PCR, and western blotting showed that the NAFLD group expressed significantly lower levels of IL-22, JAK1, and STAT3, and higher levels of BAX, than the normal group. Furthermore, BP significantly elevated the levels of IL-22, JAK1 and STAT3, and reduced the level of BAX in NAFLD, while IL-22 silencing prevented BP from restoring the expression of JAK1, STAT3, and BAX. We conclude that IL-22 is vital for the therapeutic effect of BP, and acts via activation of JAK1/STAT3 signaling and inhibition of the apoptosis factor BAX, which makes IL-22 a promising target for therapy of NAFLD.
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- Juanjuan Zhu
- Department of Infection, Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University, No. 28, Guiyang Street, Guiyang 550001, Guizhou, China.
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Ghosh A, Igamberdiev AU, Debnath SC. Thidiazuron-induced somatic embryogenesis and changes of antioxidant properties in tissue cultures of half-high blueberry plants. Sci Rep 2018; 8:16978. [PMID: 30451961 PMCID: PMC6242952 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-35233-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2018] [Accepted: 10/29/2018] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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An efficient protocol of somatic embryogenesis (SE) has been developed for the first time in four half-high blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum L. × V. angustifolium Ait.) cultivars. Thidiazuron (TDZ), a plant growth regulator with potential activities for shoot regeneration and shoot proliferation, was found most effective for somatic embryo formation when added to a nutrient medium at high concentration (9 µM). Although TDZ was also best for embryo germination at low concentration (2.3 µM), it was followed by zeatin at 4.6 µM for the same. Plantlets developed from SE were removed from the nutrient medium and transferred on a peat: perlite medium where 100% survival rate was acquired following the acclimatization process in a greenhouse. The concentrations of total phenolic and flavonoid contents were higher in greenhouse-grown conventionally cutting-propagated donor mother plants than those of respective SE plants for 'St. Cloud', 'Patriot' and 'Northblue' but not for 'Chippewa'. The effect of propagation method and/or the older age of donor mother plants were clearly visible exclusively as the 15-year-old donor plants showed higher level of 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl scavenging activity than the eight-weeks-old SE plants in all four cultivars.
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- Amrita Ghosh
- Department of Biology, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
- St. John's Research and Development Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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- Department of Biology, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
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- St. John's Research and Development Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
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Yang J, Li B, Shi W, Gong Z, Chen L, Hou Z. Transcriptional Activation of Anthocyanin Biosynthesis in Developing Fruit of Blueberries ( Vaccinium corymbosum L.) by Preharvest and Postharvest UV Irradiation. J Agric Food Chem 2018; 66:10931-10942. [PMID: 30269498 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.8b03081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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The effect and mechanism of preharvest and postharvest ultraviolet (UV) irradiation on anthocyanin biosynthesis during blueberry development were investigated. The results showed that preharvest UV-B,C and postharvest UV-A,B,C irradiation significantly promoted anthocyanin biosynthesis and the transcripts of late biosynthetic genes (LBG) VcDFR, VcANS, VcUFGT, and VcMYB transcription factor as well as DFR and UFGT activities in anthocyanin pathway in a UV wavelength- and developmental stage-dependent manner. VcMYB expression was positively correlated with that of VcANS and VcUFGT and coincided with anthocyanin biosynthesis responding to the UV radiation. Sugar decreased during postharvest but increased during preharvest UV radiation in mature fruit. Our results indicate that UV-responsive production of anthocyanins is mainly caused by the activation of anthocyanin downstream pathway genes, which could be upregulated by VcMYB. Furthermore, different potential response mechanisms may exist between preharvest and postharvest UV radiation in blueberries, involving a systemic response in living plants and a nonsystemic response in postharvest fruit.
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- Junfeng Yang
- Key Laboratory for Silviculture and Conservation of Ministry of Education, Research & Development Center of Blueberry , Beijing Forestry University , Beijing 100083 , China
- The Key Laboratory of Plant Resources/Beijing Botanical Garden , Institute of Botany, The Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100093 , China
- The Chinese Academy of Sciences , Beijing 100049 , China
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- Key Laboratory for Silviculture and Conservation of Ministry of Education, Research & Development Center of Blueberry , Beijing Forestry University , Beijing 100083 , China
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- Key Laboratory for Silviculture and Conservation of Ministry of Education, Research & Development Center of Blueberry , Beijing Forestry University , Beijing 100083 , China
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- Key Laboratory for Silviculture and Conservation of Ministry of Education, Research & Development Center of Blueberry , Beijing Forestry University , Beijing 100083 , China
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- Key Laboratory for Silviculture and Conservation of Ministry of Education, Research & Development Center of Blueberry , Beijing Forestry University , Beijing 100083 , China
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- Key Laboratory for Silviculture and Conservation of Ministry of Education, Research & Development Center of Blueberry , Beijing Forestry University , Beijing 100083 , China
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Berry consumption has been associated with cardiovascular disease prevention in recent years. Atherosclerosis is one of the major causes of cardiovascular diseases. However, research on the prevention of atherosclerosis through consuming individual whole berries, specifically direct evidence, remains scarce. Therefore, further elucidating the role that berries play in the prevention of atherosclerosis is warranted. In this perspective, blueberries were selected to articulate research strategies for studying atheroprotective effects of berries. Studies from human subjects and various animal models are summarized. The mechanisms by which blueberries may act, through reducing oxidative stress, decreasing inflammation, improving endothelial dysfunction, regulating cholesterol accumulation and trafficking, along with potentially influencing gut microbiota, are also discussed. Blueberries contain high levels of polyphenolic compounds, which were widely indicated as major bioactive compounds. Nonetheless, the metabolites/catabolites after blueberry consumption, such as simple phenolic acids, rather than original compounds in berries, may be the actual in vivo bioactive compounds. Future research should focus on obtaining more direct evidence, preferably in humans, understanding of the mechanisms of action at the molecular level, and identifying bioactive compounds as well as which compounds act synergistically to convey health benefits. The research strategy discussed here may also be applied to the studies of other fruits and berries.
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- Department of Food Science , University of Arkansas , Fayetteville , Arkansas 72704 , United States
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Lin Y, Wang Y, Li B, Tan H, Li D, Li L, Liu X, Han J, Meng X. Comparative transcriptome analysis of genes involved in anthocyanin synthesis in blueberry. Plant Physiol Biochem 2018; 127:561-572. [PMID: 29727860 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2018.04.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2017] [Revised: 04/10/2018] [Accepted: 04/25/2018] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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Blueberry (Vaccinium, family Ericaceae) is well known for its strong antioxidant properties and abundant active ingredients including anthocyanins, flavonols, and proanthocyanidins. In this study, variations in anthocyanin and phenolic compounds content in Bluecrop and Northblue blueberry cultivar fruits were studied, and comparative transcriptome analysis was performed to analyze differences in the molecular mechanisms of anthocyanin biosynthesis. A total of 13 799 unique genes were identified by differential expression analysis, and further subjected to GO classification and pathway enrichment. Nine differentially expressed genes (DEGs), including CHI, DFR, F3'H, FLS, CHS, OMT, UGT, ANS and F3H, were selected to validate the differential expression data using quantitative real-time PCR. The obtained qRT-PCR expression results were consistent with the RNA-Seq results. The expression levels of 9 candidate genes involved in flavonoid biosynthesis and metabolism were concurrent with the anthocyanin content. The developmental stage appeared to affect the expression of genes related to flavonoid biosynthesis to a greater extent than the tissue or cultivar type. This study provides an abundant data resource that will further our understanding of the molecular mechanisms of anthocyanin biosynthesis in blueberries.
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- Yang Lin
- College of Food Science, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- College of Food Science, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- College of Food Science, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Hokkaido Universty, Sapporo, Japan
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- College of Food Science, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- College of Food Science, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China
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- Shanghai Majorbio Bio-pharm Biotechnology Co., Ltd, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Majorbio Bio-pharm Biotechnology Co., Ltd, Shanghai, China
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- College of Food Science, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang, Liaoning, China.
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Petridis A, van der Kaay J, Chrysanthou E, McCallum S, Graham J, Hancock RD. Photosynthetic limitation as a factor influencing yield in highbush blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum) grown in a northern European environment. J Exp Bot 2018; 69:3069-3080. [PMID: 29590429 PMCID: PMC5972668 DOI: 10.1093/jxb/ery118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2018] [Accepted: 03/21/2018] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Published evidence indicates that nearly 60% of blueberry-producing countries experience yield instability. Yield is a complex trait determined by genetic and environmental factors. Here, using physiological and biochemical approaches, we tested the hypothesis that yield instability results from year-to-year environmental variation that limits carbon assimilation, storage and partitioning. The data indicate that fruit development depends primarily on the daily production of non-structural carbohydrates by leaves, and there is no accumulation of a starch buffer to allow continuous ripening under conditions limiting for photosynthesis. Photosynthesis was saturated at moderate light irradiance and this was mainly due to stomatal and biochemical limitations. In a dynamic light environment, photosynthesis was further limited by slow stomatal response to increasing light. Finally, labelling with 13CO2 at specific stages of fruit development revealed a relatively even distribution of newly assimilated carbon between stems, roots and fruits, suggesting that the fruit is not a strong sink. We conclude that a significant component of yield variability results from limitations in photosynthetic efficiency that are compounded by an inability to accumulate starch reserves in blueberry storage tissues in a typical northern European environment. This work informs techniques for improving agronomic management and indicates key traits required for yield stability in such environments.
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- Antonios Petridis
- Cell and Molecular Sciences, The James Hutton Institute, Invergowrie, Dundee, UK
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- Cell and Molecular Sciences, The James Hutton Institute, Invergowrie, Dundee, UK
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- Cell and Molecular Sciences, The James Hutton Institute, Invergowrie, Dundee, UK
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- Cell and Molecular Sciences, The James Hutton Institute, Invergowrie, Dundee, UK
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- Cell and Molecular Sciences, The James Hutton Institute, Invergowrie, Dundee, UK
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- Cell and Molecular Sciences, The James Hutton Institute, Invergowrie, Dundee, UK
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Gao N, Wang Y, Jiao X, Chou S, Li E, Li B. Preparative Purification of Polyphenols from Aronia melanocarpa (Chokeberry) with Cellular Antioxidant and Antiproliferative Activity. Molecules 2018; 23:E139. [PMID: 29320456 PMCID: PMC6017104 DOI: 10.3390/molecules23010139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2017] [Revised: 01/09/2018] [Accepted: 01/09/2018] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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The aim of this study was the purification process of polyphenols from Aronia melanocarpa (chokeberry), and the purification parameters were optimised by adsorption and desorption tests. By comparing adsorption and desorption ability of polyphenols from chokeberry on six kinds of macroporous resin, XAD-7 resin was selected. Experiments prove that the best purification parameters of static adsorption and desorption were sample pH = 4.0 with 4 h of adsorption; and desorption solvent is 95% ethanol (pH = 7.0) with 2 h of desorption. The best dynamic parameters were 9.3 bed volume (BV) of sample loading amount at a feeding flow rate of 2 BV/h, and washing the column with 5.8 BV of water, followed by subsequent elution with an eluent volume of 5.0 mL at an elution flow rate of 2 BV/h. Next the antioxidant and antiproliferative activity of polyphenols from chokeberry, blueberries, haskap berries was studied on HepG2 human liver cancer cells. The results show that polyphenol from chokeberry has a strong antioxidant effect. Taking into account the content of polyphenols in fruit, polyphenols from chokeberry represent a very valuable natural antioxidant source with antiproliferative products.
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- Ningxuan Gao
- Department of Food Science, College of Food, Shenyang Agriculture University, Shenyang 110161, China.
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- Department of Food Science, College of Food, Shenyang Agriculture University, Shenyang 110161, China.
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- Department of Food Science, College of Food, Shenyang Agriculture University, Shenyang 110161, China.
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- Department of Food Science, College of Food, Shenyang Agriculture University, Shenyang 110161, China.
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- Department of Food Science, College of Food, Shenyang Agriculture University, Shenyang 110161, China.
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- Department of Food Science, College of Food, Shenyang Agriculture University, Shenyang 110161, China.
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Sim I, Suh DH, Singh D, Do SG, Moon KH, Lee JH, Ku KM, Lee CH. Unraveling Metabolic Variation for Blueberry and Chokeberry Cultivars Harvested from Different Geo-Climatic Regions in Korea. J Agric Food Chem 2017; 65:9031-9040. [PMID: 28952314 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.7b04065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Temporal geo-climatic variations are presumably vital determinants of phenotypic traits and quality characteristics of berries manifested through reconfigured metabolomes. We performed an untargeted mass spectrometry (MS)-based metabolomic analysis of blueberry (Vaccinium spp.) and chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) sample extracts harvested from different geo-climatic regions in Korea. The multivariate statistical analysis indicated distinct metabolite compositions of berry groups based on different species and regions. The amino acids levels were relatively more abundant in chokeberry than in blueberry, while the sugar contents were comparatively higher in blueberry. However, the metabolite compositions were also dependent on geo-climatic conditions, especially latitude. Notwithstanding the cultivar types, amino acids, and sucrose were relatively more abundant in berries harvested from 35°N and 36°N geo-climatic regions, respectively, characterized by distinct duration of sunshine and rainfall patterns. The present study showed the ability of a metabolomics approach for recapitulating the significance of geo-climatic parameters for quality characterization of commercial berry types.
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- Inseon Sim
- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Konkuk University , 120 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Konkuk University , 120 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Konkuk University , 120 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea
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- Wellness R & D Center, Univera, Inc. , 78 Achasan-ro, Sungdong-gu, Seoul 04782, Republic of Korea
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- Sunchang Research Institute of Health and Longevity , Indeok-ro, Ingye-myeon, Sunchang-gun, Jeollabuk-do 56015, Republic of Korea
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- Sunchang Research Institute of Health and Longevity , Indeok-ro, Ingye-myeon, Sunchang-gun, Jeollabuk-do 56015, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Plant and Soil Sciences, West Virginia University , Morgantown, West Virginia 26505, United States
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- Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Konkuk University , 120 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul 05029, Republic of Korea
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Luengo Escobar A, Magnum de Oliveira Silva F, Acevedo P, Nunes-Nesi A, Alberdi M, Reyes-Díaz M. Different levels of UV-B resistance in Vaccinium corymbosum cultivars reveal distinct backgrounds of phenylpropanoid metabolites. Plant Physiol Biochem 2017; 118:541-550. [PMID: 28779619 DOI: 10.1016/j.plaphy.2017.07.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2017] [Revised: 07/25/2017] [Accepted: 07/26/2017] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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UV-B radiation induces several physiological and biochemical effects that can influence regulatory plant processes. Vaccinium corymbosum responds differently to UV-B radiation depending on the UV-B resistance of cultivars, according to their physiological and biochemical features. In this work, the effect of two levels of UV-B radiation during long-term exposure on the phenylpropanoid biosynthesis, and the expression of genes associated with flavonoid biosynthesis as well as the absolute quantification of secondary metabolites were studied in two contrasting UV-B-resistant cultivars (Legacy, resistant and Bluegold, sensitive). Multivariate analyses were performed to understand the role of phenylpropanoids in UV-B defense mechanisms. The amount of phenylpropanoid compounds was generally higher in Legacy than in Bluegold. Different expression levels of flavonoid biosynthetic genes for both cultivars were transiently induced, showing that even in longer period of UV-B exposure; plants are still adjusting their phenylpropanoids at the transcription levels. Multivariate analysis in Legacy indicated no significant correlation between gene expression and the levels of the flavonoids and phenolic acids. By contrast, in the Bluegold cultivar higher number of correlations between secondary metabolite and transcript levels was found. Taken together, the results indicated different adjustments between the cultivars for a successful UV-B acclimation. While the sensitive cultivar depends on metabolite adjustments to respond to UV-B exposure, the resistant cultivar also possesses an intrinsically higher antioxidant and UV-B screening capacity. Thus, we conclude that UV-B resistance involves not only metabolite level adjustments during the acclimation period, but also depends on the intrinsic metabolic status of the plant and metabolic features of the phenylpropanoid compounds.
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- Ana Luengo Escobar
- Programa de Doctorado en Ciencias de Recursos Naturales, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, 54-D, Chile; Center of Plant, Soil Interaction and Natural Resources Biotechnology, Scientific and Technological Bioresource Nucleus (BIOREN), Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, 54-D, Chile
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- Departamento de Ciencias Físicas, Facultad de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, 54-D, Chile
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- Departamento de Biologia Vegetal, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa, Minas Gerais, 36570-900, Brazil
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- Center of Plant, Soil Interaction and Natural Resources Biotechnology, Scientific and Technological Bioresource Nucleus (BIOREN), Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, 54-D, Chile; Departamento de Ciencias Químicas y Recursos Naturales, Facultad de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, 54-D, Chile
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- Center of Plant, Soil Interaction and Natural Resources Biotechnology, Scientific and Technological Bioresource Nucleus (BIOREN), Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, 54-D, Chile; Departamento de Ciencias Químicas y Recursos Naturales, Facultad de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, 54-D, Chile.
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Luengo Escobar A, Alberdi M, Acevedo P, Machado M, Nunes-Nesi A, Inostroza-Blancheteau C, Reyes-Díaz M. Distinct physiological and metabolic reprogramming by highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) cultivars revealed during long-term UV-B radiation. Physiol Plant 2017; 160:46-64. [PMID: 27943328 DOI: 10.1111/ppl.12536] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2016] [Revised: 11/04/2016] [Accepted: 11/27/2016] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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Despite the Montreal protocol and the eventual recovery of the ozone layer over Antarctica, there are still concerns about increased levels of ultraviolet-B (UV-B) radiation in the Southern Hemisphere. UV-B induces physiological, biochemical and morphological stress responses in plants, which are species-specific and different even for closely related cultivars. In woody plant species, understanding of long-term mechanisms to cope with UV-B-induced stress is limited. Therefore, a greenhouse UV-B daily course simulation was performed for 21 days with two blueberry cultivars (Legacy and Bluegold) under UV-BBE irradiance doses of 0, 0.07 and 0.19 W m-2 . Morphological changes, photosynthetic performance, antioxidants, lipid peroxidation and metabolic features were evaluated. We found that both cultivars behaved differently under UV-B exposure, with Legacy being a UV-B-resistant cultivar. Interestingly, Legacy used a combined strategy: initially, in the first week of exposure its photoprotective compounds increased, coping with the intake of UV-B radiation (avoidance strategy), and then, increasing its antioxidant capacity. These strategies proved to be UV-B radiation dose dependent. The avoidance strategy is triggered early under high UV-B radiation in Legacy. Moreover, the rapid metabolic reprogramming capacity of this cultivar, in contrast to Bluegold, seems to be the most relevant contribution to its UV-B stress-coping strategy.
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- Ana Luengo Escobar
- Programa de Doctorado en Ciencias de Recursos Naturales, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, 54-D, Chile
- Center of Plant, Soil Interaction and Natural Resources Biotechnology, Scientific and Technological Bioresource Nucleus (BIOREN), Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, 54-D, Chile
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- Center of Plant, Soil Interaction and Natural Resources Biotechnology, Scientific and Technological Bioresource Nucleus (BIOREN), Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, 54-D, Chile
- Departamento de Ciencias Químicas y Recursos Naturales, Facultad de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, 54-D, Chile
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- Departamento de Física, Facultad de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, 54-D, Chile
- Center for Optics and Photonics, Universidad de Concepción, Concepción, 4012, Chile
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- Max Planck Partner Group at Departamento de Biologia Vegetal, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa-Minas Gerais, 36570-900, Brazil
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- Max Planck Partner Group at Departamento de Biologia Vegetal, Universidade Federal de Viçosa, Viçosa-Minas Gerais, 36570-900, Brazil
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- Núcleo de Investigación en Producción Alimentaría, Facultad de Recursos Naturales, Escuela de Agronomía, Universidad Católica de Temuco, Temuco, 56-D, Chile
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- Center of Plant, Soil Interaction and Natural Resources Biotechnology, Scientific and Technological Bioresource Nucleus (BIOREN), Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, 54-D, Chile
- Departamento de Ciencias Químicas y Recursos Naturales, Facultad de Ingeniería y Ciencias, Universidad de La Frontera, Temuco, 54-D, Chile
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Nguyen CTT, Lim S, Lee JG, Lee EJ. VcBBX, VcMYB21, and VcR2R3MYB Transcription Factors Are Involved in UV-B-Induced Anthocyanin Biosynthesis in the Peel of Harvested Blueberry Fruit. J Agric Food Chem 2017; 65:2066-2073. [PMID: 28166404 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.6b05253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/21/2023]
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This study was carried out to better understand the mechanism responsible for increasing the anthocyanins in blueberries after UV-B radiation at 6.0 kJ m-2 for 20 min. UV-B induced upregulation of genes involved in anthocyanin biosynthesis in blueberry fruit compared to a nontreated control. Phenylalanine ammonia lyase, chalcone synthase, and flavanone 3'-hydroxylase, which are enzymes that function upstream of anthocyanin biosynthesis, were significantly expressed by UV-B. Expression levels of VcBBX, VcMYB21, and VcR2R3MYB transcription factors (TFs) were upregulated by UV-B in the same manner as the anthocyanin biosynthesis genes. The significant increase in the expression of TFs occurred immediately after UV-B treatment and was then maximized within 3 h. In accordance with these changes, individual anthocyanin contents in the fruits treated with UV-B significantly increased within 6 h and were 2-3-fold higher than the control. Our results indicated that UV-B radiation stimulates an increase in anthocyanin biosynthesis, which could be upregulated by the TFs studied.
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- Chau T T Nguyen
- Department of Plant Science, Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University , Seoul 151-921, Korea
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- Department of Plant Science, Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University , Seoul 151-921, Korea
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- Department of Plant Science, Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University , Seoul 151-921, Korea
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- Department of Plant Science, Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University , Seoul 151-921, Korea
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The human health benefits of anthocyanins (Anc) and other flavonoids are widely recognized. However, the flavonoid-based urinary metabolites arising in vivo after Anc intake are not well described. Human (n = 17) urine was collected while blueberry juice (BJ) was consumed daily for 28 days and once after a 7 day washout. MS/MS scanning of 664 urine samples for 18 parent Anc (PAnc) and 42 predicted Anc metabolites (AncM) yielded 371 products (i.e., MS/MS × retention time (RT)). Flavonoid-based AncM, which were likely underestimated, were almost 20 times more abundant than PAnc. Together, PAnc and AncM accounted for about 1% of the daily Anc dose. Aglycone forms were >94% of the total. Cluster analysis of the 371 Anc identified about 55 major Anc that contributed about 80% to the total Anc. The abundance of flavonoid-based Anc-derived products in the gastrointestinal tract could contribute to the health benefits of Anc-rich berries.
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- Wilhelmina Kalt
- Kentville Research and Development Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada , 32 Main Street, Kentville, Nova Scotia B4N 1J5, Canada
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- Kentville Research and Development Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada , 32 Main Street, Kentville, Nova Scotia B4N 1J5, Canada
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- Institute of Special Economic Animal and Plant Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences , No. 4899 Juye Street, Changchun 130112, China
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- Kentville Research and Development Centre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada , 32 Main Street, Kentville, Nova Scotia B4N 1J5, Canada
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