Integrated Transcriptome and Proteome Analysis Provides New Insights into Starch and Sucrose Metabolism and Regulation of Corm Expansion Process in Colocasia esculenta.

ABSTRACT: The global significance of Colocasia esculenta, a tuber crop rich in nutritional value and starch, prompts further investigation into its corm development.

Background

Previous studies have focused on starch accumulation within the tubers, yet the genetic and proteomic basis of corm expansion remains largely unexplored. This study aims to elucidate the key genes and proteins involved in this process.

Methods

We selected 'Lipu Taro No.1' and conducted a longitudinal starch content analysis, full-length transcriptome sequencing, and a proteomic analysis during three distinct stages of corm development.

Results

Our findings reveal a significant increase in both amylose and amylopectin contents as the corm develops, indicating the temporal regulation of starch biosyn

SUBMITTER: Zou C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11851817 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature