Transcriptomics reveals the molecular mechanisms of flesh colour differences in eggplant (Solanum melongena).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Fruit flesh colour is not only an important commodity attribute of eggplant but is also closely related to maturity. However, very little is known about its formation mechanism in eggplant.

Results

Two inbred lines of eggplant, green 'NC7' and white 'BL', were used in this study to explain the differences in flesh colour. Transcriptome sequencing results revealed a total of 3304 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in NC7 vs. BL. Of the DEGs obtained, 2050 were higher and 1254 were lower in BL. These DEGs were annotated to 126 pathways, where porphyrin and chlorophyll metabolism, flavonoid biosynthesis, and photosynthesis-antenna proteins play vital roles in the colour formation of eggplant flesh. At the same time, Gene Ontology (GO) enrichment significance analy

SUBMITTER: Tao T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9811765 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature