Comparative Transcriptome Analysis Reveals Potential Molecular Regulation of Organic Acid Metabolism During Fruit Development in Late-Maturing Hybrid Citrus Varieties.

ABSTRACT: Late-maturing hybrid citrus is a significant fruit that combines the best traits of both parents and is highly prized for its unique flavor. Not only can organic acids alter the flavor of citrus pulp, but they are also essential for cellular metabolism, energy conversion, and maintaining the acidbase balance in plant tissues. Although organic acids play a key role in the quality formation of citrus fruits, there is still insufficient research on the metabolic processes of organic acids in late-maturing hybrid citrus varieties. In this study, three late-maturing citrus varieties with different acidity levels, namely 'Huangjinjia' (HJ), 'Kiyomi' (QJ), and 'Harumi' (CJ), were selected to systematically investigate the metabolic regulation mechanism of organic acids in lat

SUBMITTER: Tang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11765802 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature