Transcriptomic Analysis Reveals the Opposite Regulatory Effects of WRKY and CAMTA Transcription Factors on Total Tannin Production in Quercus fabri Fruit.

ABSTRACT: Tannins are prevalent compounds found in plant fruits, contributing to the bitter taste often associated with these fruits and nuts, thereby influencing their overall taste quality. Numerous studies have been conducted to investigate the regulatory factors involved in tannin synthesis. Among these factors, transcription factors exhibit the most significant capacity to regulate tannin production as they can modulate the expression of several key enzyme genes within the tannin synthesis pathway. In this study, we focused on acorns from Quercus fabri, a species abundant in subtropical China. Utilizing transcriptome data from acorns with previously established significant differences in tannin content, we identified novel genes that are capable of regulating tannin synthesis. Specifical

SUBMITTER: Cai Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11642043 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature