Comparative transcriptome analysis of persimmon somatic mutants (Diospyros kaki) identifies regulatory networks for fruit maturation and size.

ABSTRACT: Bud sports in fruit crops often result in new cultivars with unique traits, such as distinct fruit size and color, compared to their parent plants. This study investigates the phenotypic differences and gene expression patterns in Tonewase and Ohtanenashi persimmon bud sports compared to those in their parent, Hiratanenashi, based on RNA-seq data. Tonewase is characterized by early maturation, whereas Ohtanenashi is noted for its larger fruit size. Despite the importance of these traits in determining fruit quality, their molecular bases in persimmons have been understudied. We compared transcriptome-level differences during fruit development between the bud sport samples and their original cultivar. Comprehensive transcriptome analyses identified 15,814 differentially expressed genes and

SUBMITTER: Ban S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11327018 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature