Characterization of the genetic and regulatory networks associated with sugar and acid metabolism in apples via an integrated strategy

ABSTRACT: Although sugars and acids have a substantial influence on the taste of apple fruits, the genetic and regulatory networks underlying their metabolism in fruit remain insufficiently determined. To fully decipher the genetic basis of the accumulation of sugars and acids in apple fruits, we adopted an integrated strategy that included time-course RNA-seq, QTL mapping, and whole-genome sequencing to examine two typical cultivars (‘HanFu’ and ‘Huahong’) characterized by distinctive flavors. Whole-genome sequencing revealed substantial genetic variation between the two cultivars, thereby providing an indication of the genetic basis of the distinct phenotypes. Constructed co-expression networks yielded information regarding the intra-relationships among the accumulation of different types of metab

SUBMITTER: Shen F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9712955 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature