Project description:Chimonocalamus is the only bamboo species known to secrete aromatic oils. The species is named after the distinctive aromatic oil found within the cavity of its bamboo stem. This study employed sensory analysis, headspace-gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (HS-SPME-GC-MS), and transcriptome sequencing to investigate the volatile component composition and formation mechanisms in Chimonocalamus delicatus, an endemic bamboo species of Yunnan Province. The bamboo samples analyzed included stems at different stem ages, as well as various parts. The aroma components of Chimonocalamus delicatus primarily consist of sesquiterpenes, including Humulene and Caryophyllene, which are terpenoid compounds. Principal component analysis (PCA) revealed significant differences in the volatile compounds across various stem ages and plant parts. This may constitute a key source of the characteristic aroma of Chimonocalamus delicatus at different stem ages and plant parts. Transcriptome analysis revealed that the aroma of Chimonocalamus delicatus was predominantly enriched in the secondary metabolite pathways, including the MVA and MEP pathways. The enzyme activities of key enzymes in its metabolic pathway were also determined. A comprehensive analysis of differential aroma metabolites and differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in Chimonocalamus delicatus led to the identification of key genes (DXR, FPS, TPS6, TPS7) involved in the regulation of aroma compound biosynthesis. In this study, the volatile components and regulatory network of Chimonocalamus delicatus essential oil were analyzed, which provided a solid theoretical basis for the development of bioactive compounds in Chimonocalamus delicatus.
Project description:Investigation of whole genome gene expression level changes in a Gluconacetobacter xylinus NBRC 3288 delta-fnrG mutant, compared to the wild-type strain.
