A systems biology approach to explore the impact of maple tree dormancy release on sap variation and maple syrup quality.

ABSTRACT: Maple sap is a complex nutrient matrix collected during spring to produce maple syrup. The characteristics of sap change over the production period and its composition directly impacts syrup quality. This variability could in part be attributed to changes in tree metabolism following dormancy release, but little is known about these changes in deciduous trees. Therefore, understanding the variation in sap composition associated with dormancy release could help pinpoint the causes of some defects in maple syrup. In particular, a defect known as "buddy", is an increasing concern for the industry. This off-flavor appears around the time of bud break, hence its name. To investigate sap variation related to bud break and the buddy defect, we monitored sap variation with respect to a dormancy re

SUBMITTER: N'guyen GQ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6168607 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature