Wang‐jin Lu
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View article: The MaASR3–MaHDT1 module modulates high-temperature-inhibited chlorophyll breakdown in banana fruit by suppressing the E3 ligase MaNIP1
The MaASR3–MaHDT1 module modulates high-temperature-inhibited chlorophyll breakdown in banana fruit by suppressing the E3 ligase MaNIP1 Open
The ripening of banana fruit at high temperature (HT) exceeding 24°C impedes developing yellow peels, causing green ripening, which considerably lowers its marketability. Our recent study found that HT induces E3 ubiquitin ligase MaNIP1 (N…
View article: L-Cysteine Treatment Delays Leaf Senescence in Chinese Flowering Cabbage by Regulating ROS Metabolism and Stimulating Endogenous H2S Production
L-Cysteine Treatment Delays Leaf Senescence in Chinese Flowering Cabbage by Regulating ROS Metabolism and Stimulating Endogenous H2S Production Open
Leaf senescence is a major concern for postharvest leafy vegetables, as leaves are highly prone to yellowing and nutrient loss, resulting in reduced commercial value and limited shelf-life. This study aimed to investigate the effect of L-c…
View article: Modified atmosphere packaging maintains stem quality of Chinese flowering cabbage by restraining postharvest lignification and ROS accumulation
Modified atmosphere packaging maintains stem quality of Chinese flowering cabbage by restraining postharvest lignification and ROS accumulation Open
In this study, the impact of modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) on quality, lignin biosynthesis, reactive oxygen species (ROS) metabolism, and microstructures of stem in Chinese flowering cabbages was investigated. Compared with control, …
View article: <scp>MaHsf24</scp>, a novel negative modulator, regulates cold tolerance in banana fruits by repressing the expression of <scp><i>HSPs</i></scp> and antioxidant enzyme genes
<span>MaHsf24</span>, a novel negative modulator, regulates cold tolerance in banana fruits by repressing the expression of <span><i>HSPs</i></span> and antioxidant enzyme genes Open
Summary Transcriptional regulation mechanisms underlying chilling injury (CI) development have been widely investigated in model plants and cold‐sensitive fruits, such as banana ( Musa acuminata ). However, unlike the well‐known NAC and WR…
View article: A novel module of MaMADS31-MaBZR2 confers negative regulation of banana fruit ripening
A novel module of MaMADS31-MaBZR2 confers negative regulation of banana fruit ripening Open
Fruit ripening, which is modulated by the up- and downregulation of numerous genes, is a sophisticated physiological event determining consumer acceptability. While many positive regulators have been known to regulate fruit ripening, relat…
View article: Interaction of MaERF11 with the E3 ubiquitin ligase MaRFA1 is involved in the regulation of banana starch degradation during postharvest ripening
Interaction of MaERF11 with the E3 ubiquitin ligase MaRFA1 is involved in the regulation of banana starch degradation during postharvest ripening Open
Banana fruit ripening is a highly regulatory process involving various layers consisting of transcriptional regulation, epigenetic factor, and post-translational modification. Previously, we reported that MaERF11 cooperated with MaHDA1 to …
View article: Postharvest Physiology and Handling of Guava Fruit
Postharvest Physiology and Handling of Guava Fruit Open
Guavas are typical tropical fruit with high nutritional and commercial value. Because of their thin skin and high metabolic rate, guavas are highly susceptible to water loss, physical damage, and spoilage, severely limiting their shelf-lif…
View article: Banana MabHLH28 positively regulates the expression of softening-related genes to mediate fruit ripening independently or via cooperating with MaWRKY49/111
Banana MabHLH28 positively regulates the expression of softening-related genes to mediate fruit ripening independently or via cooperating with MaWRKY49/111 Open
Texture softening is a physiological indicator of fruit ripening, which eventually contributes to fruit quality and the consumer’s acceptance. Despite great progress having been made in identification of the genes related to fruit softenin…
View article: Banana <scp>MaNAC1</scp> activates secondary cell wall cellulose biosynthesis to enhance chilling resistance in fruit
Banana <span>MaNAC1</span> activates secondary cell wall cellulose biosynthesis to enhance chilling resistance in fruit Open
Summary Chilling injury has a negative impact on the quantity and quality of crops, especially subtropical and tropical plants. The plant cell wall is not only the main source of biomass production, but also the first barrier to various st…
View article: MaMADS1–MaNAC083 transcriptional regulatory cascade regulates ethylene biosynthesis during banana fruit ripening
MaMADS1–MaNAC083 transcriptional regulatory cascade regulates ethylene biosynthesis during banana fruit ripening Open
The hormone ethylene is crucial in the regulation of ripening in climacteric fruit, such as bananas. The transcriptional regulation of ethylene biosynthesis throughout banana fruit ripening has received much study, but the cascaded transcr…
View article: E3 ligase MaNIP1 degradation of NON-YELLOW COLORING1 at high temperature inhibits banana degreening
E3 ligase MaNIP1 degradation of NON-YELLOW COLORING1 at high temperature inhibits banana degreening Open
Banana (Musa acuminata) fruit ripening under high temperatures (>24 °C) undergoes green ripening due to failure of chlorophyll degradation, which greatly reduces marketability. However, the mechanism underlying high temperature-represse…
View article: Proteasomal degradation of MaMYB60 mediated by the E3 ligase MaBAH1 causes high temperature-induced repression of chlorophyll catabolism and green ripening in banana
Proteasomal degradation of MaMYB60 mediated by the E3 ligase MaBAH1 causes high temperature-induced repression of chlorophyll catabolism and green ripening in banana Open
Banana (Musa acuminata) fruits ripening at 30 °C or above fail to develop yellow peels; this phenomenon, called green ripening, greatly reduces their marketability. The regulatory mechanism underpinning high temperature-induced green ripen…
View article: Mitogen-activated protein kinase 14-mediated phosphorylation of MaMYB4 negatively regulates banana fruit ripening
Mitogen-activated protein kinase 14-mediated phosphorylation of MaMYB4 negatively regulates banana fruit ripening Open
Mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK/MPK) cascades play crucial parts in plant growth, development processes, immune ability, and stress responses; however, the regulatory mechanism by which MAPK affects fruit ripening remains largely un…
View article: Methionine oxidation and reduction of the ethylene signaling component MaEIL9 are involved in banana fruit ripening
Methionine oxidation and reduction of the ethylene signaling component MaEIL9 are involved in banana fruit ripening Open
The ethylene insensitive 3/ethylene insensitive 3‐like (EIN3/EIL) plays an indispensable role in fruit ripening. However, the regulatory mechanism that links post‐translational modification of EIN3/EIL to fruit ripening is largely unknown.…
View article: Role of MaABI5-like in abscisic acid-induced cold tolerance of ‘Fenjiao’ banana fruit
Role of MaABI5-like in abscisic acid-induced cold tolerance of ‘Fenjiao’ banana fruit Open
Abscisic acid (ABA) is a phytohormone essential for plants to respond to various environmental stresses, and abscisic acid-insensitive 5 (ABI5) is a basic leucine zipper transcription factor of the ABA signaling pathway. Exogenous ABA indu…
View article: The association of HpDof1.7 and HpDof5.4 with soluble sugar accumulation in pitaya fruit by transcriptionally activating sugar metabolic genes
The association of HpDof1.7 and HpDof5.4 with soluble sugar accumulation in pitaya fruit by transcriptionally activating sugar metabolic genes Open
Soluble sugar is one of the most important factors affecting fruit flavor and quality. Here, we report the identification of two Dof (DNA-binding with one finger) transcription factors termed HpDof1.7 and HpDof5.4 and their roles in influe…
View article: Phosphorylation of transcription factor bZIP21 by MAP kinase MPK6-3 enhances banana fruit ripening
Phosphorylation of transcription factor bZIP21 by MAP kinase MPK6-3 enhances banana fruit ripening Open
Ripening of fleshy fruits involves both diverse post-translational modifications (PTMs) and dynamic transcriptional reprogramming, but the interconnection between PTMs, such as protein phosphorylation and transcriptional regulation, in fru…
View article: Maintenance of Postharvest Quality and Reactive Oxygen Species Homeostasis of Pitaya Fruit by Essential Oil p-Anisaldehyde Treatment
Maintenance of Postharvest Quality and Reactive Oxygen Species Homeostasis of Pitaya Fruit by Essential Oil p-Anisaldehyde Treatment Open
The performance of p-Anisaldehyde (PAA) for preserving pitaya fruit quality and the underpinning regulatory mechanism were investigated in this study. Results showed that PAA treatment significantly reduced fruit decay, weight loss and los…
View article: A chromosome-scale genome sequence of pitaya (Hylocereus undatus) provides novel insights into the genome evolution and regulation of betalain biosynthesis
A chromosome-scale genome sequence of pitaya (Hylocereus undatus) provides novel insights into the genome evolution and regulation of betalain biosynthesis Open
Pitaya ( Hylocereus ) is the most economically important fleshy-fruited tree of the Cactaceae family that is grown worldwide, and it has attracted significant attention because of its betalain-abundant fruits. Nonetheless, the lack of a pi…
View article: Brassinosteroids repress the seed maturation program during the seed-to-seedling transition
Brassinosteroids repress the seed maturation program during the seed-to-seedling transition Open
In flowering plants, repression of the seed maturation program is essential for the transition from the seed to the vegetative phase, but the underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood. The B3-domain protein VIVIPAROUS1/ABSCISIC ACID-I…
View article: The Ubiquitin E3 Ligase MaLUL2 Is Involved in High Temperature-Induced Green Ripening in Banana Fruit
The Ubiquitin E3 Ligase MaLUL2 Is Involved in High Temperature-Induced Green Ripening in Banana Fruit Open
Harvested banana fruit ripened under warm temperatures above 24 °C remain green peel, leading to severe economic loss. E3 ubiquitin-ligases, as the major components in the ubiquitination pathway, have been implicated to play important role…
View article: Deciphering transcriptional regulators of banana fruit ripening by regulatory network analysis
Deciphering transcriptional regulators of banana fruit ripening by regulatory network analysis Open
Summary Fruit ripening is a critical phase in the production and marketing of fruits. Previous studies have indicated that fruit ripening is a highly coordinated process, mainly regulated at the transcriptional level, in which transcriptio…
View article: MaXB3 Modulates MaNAC2, MaACS1, and MaACO1 Stability to Repress Ethylene Biosynthesis during Banana Fruit Ripening
MaXB3 Modulates MaNAC2, MaACS1, and MaACO1 Stability to Repress Ethylene Biosynthesis during Banana Fruit Ripening Open
Ethylene plays a critical regulatory role in climacteric fruit ripening, and its biosynthesis is fine-tuned at the transcriptional and posttranslational levels. Nevertheless, the mechanistic link between transcriptional and posttranslation…
View article: The membrane lipid metabolism in horticultural products suffering chilling injury
The membrane lipid metabolism in horticultural products suffering chilling injury Open
Horticultural commodities suffer chilling injury following exposure to extremely low temperatures, which results in visible symptoms and considerable quality loss. Therefore, it is of significance to understand the mechanism of this physio…
View article: MaMYB4 Recruits Histone Deacetylase MaHDA2 and Modulates the Expression of ω-3 Fatty Acid Desaturase Genes during Cold Stress Response in Banana Fruit
MaMYB4 Recruits Histone Deacetylase MaHDA2 and Modulates the Expression of ω-3 Fatty Acid Desaturase Genes during Cold Stress Response in Banana Fruit Open
Linoleic acid (LA; C18:2) and α-linolenic acid (ALA; C18:3) are two essential unsaturated fatty acids that play indispensable roles in maintaining membrane integrity in cold stress, and ω-3 fatty acid desaturases (FADs) are responsible for…
View article: Auxin response factor 6A regulates photosynthesis, sugar accumulation, and fruit development in tomato
Auxin response factor 6A regulates photosynthesis, sugar accumulation, and fruit development in tomato Open
Auxin response factors (ARFs) are involved in auxin-mediated transcriptional regulation in plants. In this study, we performed functional characterization of SlARF6A in tomato. SlARF6A is located in the nucleus and exhibits transcriptional…
View article: A banana R2R3‐MYB transcription factor MaMYB3 is involved in fruit ripening through modulation of starch degradation by repressing starch degradation‐related genes and <i>MabHLH6</i>
A banana R2R3‐MYB transcription factor MaMYB3 is involved in fruit ripening through modulation of starch degradation by repressing starch degradation‐related genes and <i>MabHLH6</i> Open
Summary Starch degradation is a necessary process determining banana fruit quality during ripening. Many starch degradation‐related genes are well studied. However, the transcriptional regulation of starch degradation during banana fruit r…
View article: SlARF10, an auxin response factor, is involved in chlorophyll and sugar accumulation during tomato fruit development
SlARF10, an auxin response factor, is involved in chlorophyll and sugar accumulation during tomato fruit development Open
The photosynthesis of green tomatoes contributes to fruit growth and carbon economy. The tomato auxin response factor 10 (SlARF10) belongs to the ARF family and is located in nucleus. In this study, we found that SlARF10 was highly express…