An integrative "omics" approach identifies new candidate genes to impact aroma volatiles in peach fruit.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Ever since the recent completion of the peach genome, the focus of genetic research in this area has turned to the identification of genes related to important traits, such as fruit aroma volatiles. Of the over 100 volatile compounds described in peach, lactones most likely have the strongest effect on fruit aroma, while esters, terpenoids, and aldehydes have minor, yet significant effects. The identification of key genes underlying the production of aroma compounds is of interest for any fruit-quality improvement strategy.

Results

Volatile (52 compounds) and gene expression (4348 genes) levels were profiled in peach fruit from a maturity time-course series belonging to two peach genotypes that showed considerable differences in maturation characteristics and post

SUBMITTER: Sanchez G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3685534 | biostudies-literature | 2013 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature