Proteomic analysis showing the signaling pathways involved in the rhizome enlargement process in Nelumbo nucifera.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Rhizome is the storage underground stem of lotus (Nelumbo nucifera), which is enlarged before winter season and could be used for asexual propagation. In addition, the enlarged rhizome is a nutritional vegetable with abundant starch, proteins, and vitamins. Enlargement of lotus rhizome is not only significance for itself to survive from the cold winter, but also important for its economic value.

Results

To explore the mechanism underlying its enlargement, integrative analyses of morphology, physiology and proteomics were conducted on the rhizome at stolon, middle, and enlarged stages. Morphological observation and physiological analyses showed that rhizomes were gradually enlarged during this process, in which the starch accumulation was also initiated. Quantitati

SUBMITTER: Cao D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6805393 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature