Zhangsheng Zhu
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View article: Impact of different drying methods on the quality and flavor of two chili peppers (Capsicum annuum L.) varieties: Chemical composition and volatile compounds
Impact of different drying methods on the quality and flavor of two chili peppers (Capsicum annuum L.) varieties: Chemical composition and volatile compounds Open
View article: Characterization of Thaumatin-like Gene Family Reveals Group V CaTLPs Drive Anthracnose Resistance in Pepper (Capsicum annuum)
Characterization of Thaumatin-like Gene Family Reveals Group V CaTLPs Drive Anthracnose Resistance in Pepper (Capsicum annuum) Open
Pepper anthracnose is a globally devastating fungal disease caused by Colletotrichum spp. In this study, we explored the molecular mechanisms underlying anthracnose resistance in Capsicum annuum by comparing a resistant variety 225 with a …
View article: A New Thornless Black Raspberry Cultivar Qianberry 1
A New Thornless Black Raspberry Cultivar Qianberry 1 Open
View article: Epigenome profiling reveals distinctive regulatory features and cis-regulatory elements in pepper
Epigenome profiling reveals distinctive regulatory features and cis-regulatory elements in pepper Open
We demonstrate that variations in the REs may contribute to more diversified and agronomically desired phenotypes. Our study provides a foundation not only for studying gene regulation, but also for targeted genetic and epigenetic manipula…
View article: Mapping and cloning of pepper fruit color-related genes based on BSA-seq technology
Mapping and cloning of pepper fruit color-related genes based on BSA-seq technology Open
Fruit color is an important qualitative trait that greatly influences the marketability of peppers. Fruit color can be divided into two categories. Green fruit color denotes commercial maturity, whereas ripe fruit indicates physiological m…
View article: Genomic selection and genetic architecture of agronomic traits during modern flowering Chinese cabbage breeding
Genomic selection and genetic architecture of agronomic traits during modern flowering Chinese cabbage breeding Open
Flowering Chinese cabbage is a type of leafy vegetable that belongs to the Brassica genus. Originally native to South China, it is now widely cultivated and consumed across the globe, particularly in Asian countries. The recent cultivation…
View article: Dynamic DNA methylation modification in catechins and terpenoids biosynthesis during tea plant leaf development
Dynamic DNA methylation modification in catechins and terpenoids biosynthesis during tea plant leaf development Open
DNA methylation plays important roles in regulating gene expression during development. However, little is known about the influence of DNA methylation on secondary metabolism during leaf development in the tea plant (Camellia sinensis). I…
View article: Two telomere-to-telomere gapless genomes reveal insights into Capsicum evolution and capsaicinoid biosynthesis
Two telomere-to-telomere gapless genomes reveal insights into Capsicum evolution and capsaicinoid biosynthesis Open
Chili pepper ( Capsicum ) is known for its unique fruit pungency due to the presence of capsaicinoids. The evolutionary history of capsaicinoid biosynthesis and the mechanism of their tissue specificity remain obscure due to the lack of hi…
View article: Two telomere-to-telomere gapless genomes reveal insights into Capsicum evolution and capsaicinoid biosynthesis
Two telomere-to-telomere gapless genomes reveal insights into Capsicum evolution and capsaicinoid biosynthesis Open
Chili pepper (Capsicum), one of oldest domesticated crops in human history, is best known for its unique fruit pungency given by capsaicinoids. The evolutionary history of capsaicinoid biosynthesis and the mechanism of tissue-specificity r…
View article: A putative E3 ubiquitin ligase substrate receptor degrades transcription factor SmNAC to enhance bacterial wilt resistance in eggplant
A putative E3 ubiquitin ligase substrate receptor degrades transcription factor SmNAC to enhance bacterial wilt resistance in eggplant Open
Bacterial wilt caused by Ralstonia solanacearum is a severe soil-borne disease globally, limiting the production in Solanaceae plants. SmNAC negatively regulated eggplant resistance to Bacterial wilt (BW) though restraining salicylic acid …
View article: Two APETALA2/ETHYLENE RESPONSE FACTORS coordinately with CaMYC2 positively regulate capsaicinoid biosynthesis in pepper (Capsicum annuum)
Two APETALA2/ETHYLENE RESPONSE FACTORS coordinately with CaMYC2 positively regulate capsaicinoid biosynthesis in pepper (Capsicum annuum) Open
The transcriptional cascade and regulatory loop play crucial roles in regulating plant-specialized metabolite biosynthesis. Capsaicinoids are unique to the genus Capsicum and confer a pungent flavor to its fruits. However, the transcriptio…
View article: Identification and characterization analysis of candidate genes controlling mushroom leaf development in Chinese kale by BSA-seq
Identification and characterization analysis of candidate genes controlling mushroom leaf development in Chinese kale by BSA-seq Open
View article: BocODD1 and BocODD2 Regulate the Biosynthesis of Progoitrin Glucosinolate in Chinese Kale
BocODD1 and BocODD2 Regulate the Biosynthesis of Progoitrin Glucosinolate in Chinese Kale Open
Progoitrin (2-hydroxy-3-butenyl glucosinolate, PRO) is the main source of bitterness of Brassica plants. Research on the biosynthesis of PRO glucosinolate can aid the understanding of the nutritional value in Brassica plants. In this study…
View article: An R-R-type MYB transcription factor promotes nonclimacteric pepper fruit ripening pigmentation
An R-R-type MYB transcription factor promotes nonclimacteric pepper fruit ripening pigmentation Open
Summary Carotenoids act as phytohormones and volatile compound precursors that influence plant development and confer characteristic colours, affecting both the aesthetic and nutritional value of fruits. Carotenoid pigmentation in ripening…
View article: Genome-wide analysis of histone acetyltransferase and histone deacetylase families and their expression in fruit development and ripening stage of pepper (Capsicum annuum)
Genome-wide analysis of histone acetyltransferase and histone deacetylase families and their expression in fruit development and ripening stage of pepper (Capsicum annuum) Open
The fruit development and ripening process involve a series of changes regulated by fine-tune gene expression at the transcriptional level. Acetylation levels of histones on lysine residues are dynamically regulated by histone acetyltransf…
View article: The 3D architecture of the pepper genome and its relationship to function and evolution
The 3D architecture of the pepper genome and its relationship to function and evolution Open
View article: Overexpression of EgrIAA20 from Eucalyptus grandis, a Non-Canonical Aux/IAA Gene, Specifically Decouples Lignification of the Different Cell-Types in Arabidopsis Secondary Xylem
Overexpression of EgrIAA20 from Eucalyptus grandis, a Non-Canonical Aux/IAA Gene, Specifically Decouples Lignification of the Different Cell-Types in Arabidopsis Secondary Xylem Open
Wood (secondary xylem) formation is regulated by auxin, which plays a pivotal role as an integrator of developmental and environmental cues. However, our current knowledge of auxin-signaling during wood formation is incomplete. Our previou…
View article: The 3D architecture of the pepper (<i>Capsicum annum</i>) genome and its relationship to function and evolution
The 3D architecture of the pepper (<i>Capsicum annum</i>) genome and its relationship to function and evolution Open
The architecture of topologically associating domains (TADs) varies across plant genomes. Understanding the functional consequences of this diversity requires insights into the pattern, structure, and function of TADs. Here, we present a c…
View article: Genome-wide identification of the Capsicum bHLH transcription factor family: discovery of a candidate regulator involved in the regulation of species-specific bioactive metabolites
Genome-wide identification of the Capsicum bHLH transcription factor family: discovery of a candidate regulator involved in the regulation of species-specific bioactive metabolites Open
Background The basic helix–loop–helix (bHLH) transcription factors (TFs) serve crucial roles in regulating plant growth and development and typically participate in biological processes by interacting with other TFs. Capsorubin and capsaic…
View article: Genome-wide identification of the Capsicum bHLH transcription factor family: discovery of candidate regulator involved in the regulation of species-specific bioactive metabolites
Genome-wide identification of the Capsicum bHLH transcription factor family: discovery of candidate regulator involved in the regulation of species-specific bioactive metabolites Open
Background: The basic helix–loop–helix (bHLH) transcription factors (TFs) serve crucial roles in the regulation of plant growth and development and usually participate in biological processes by interacting with other TFs. Capsorubin and c…
View article: Activated Expression of Master Regulator MYB31 and of Capsaicinoid Biosynthesis Genes Results in Capsaicinoid Biosynthesis and Accumulation in the Pericarp of the Extremely Pungent<i>Capsicum chinense</i>
Activated Expression of Master Regulator MYB31 and of Capsaicinoid Biosynthesis Genes Results in Capsaicinoid Biosynthesis and Accumulation in the Pericarp of the Extremely Pungent<i>Capsicum chinense</i> Open
Capsaicinoids confer pungency in Capsicum fruits, and the capsaicinoid content varies greatly among the five domesticated Capsicum species. Although it is generally recognized that capsaicinoid biosynthesis occurs exclusively in the placen…
View article: Coexpression network analysis reveals an MYB transcriptional activator involved in capsaicinoid biosynthesis in hot peppers
Coexpression network analysis reveals an MYB transcriptional activator involved in capsaicinoid biosynthesis in hot peppers Open
Plant biosynthesis involves numerous specialized metabolites with diverse chemical natures and biological activities. The biosynthesis of metabolites often exclusively occurs in response to tissue-specific combinatorial developmental cues …
View article: Systematic analysis of the Capsicum ERF transcription factor family: identification of regulatory factors involved in the regulation of species-specific metabolites
Systematic analysis of the Capsicum ERF transcription factor family: identification of regulatory factors involved in the regulation of species-specific metabolites Open
View article: Systematic analysis of the Capsicum ERF transcription factor family: identification of regulatory factors involved in the regulation of species-specific metabolites
Systematic analysis of the Capsicum ERF transcription factor family: identification of regulatory factors involved in the regulation of species-specific metabolites Open
Background: ERF transcription factors (TFs) belong to the Apetala2/Ethylene responsive Factor (AP2/ERF) TF family and play a vital role in plant growth and development processes. Capsorubin and capsaicinoids have relatively high economic a…
View article: Systematic analysis of the Capsicum ERF transcription factor family uncovers new insights into the regulation of species-specific metabolites
Systematic analysis of the Capsicum ERF transcription factor family uncovers new insights into the regulation of species-specific metabolites Open
Background: ERF transcription factors (TFs) belong to the Apetala2/Ethylene responsive Factor (AP2/ERF) TF family and play a vital role in plant growth and development processes. Capsorubin and capsaicinoids have relatively high economic a…
View article: Natural variations in the MYB transcription factor <i>MYB31</i> determine the evolution of extremely pungent peppers
Natural variations in the MYB transcription factor <i>MYB31</i> determine the evolution of extremely pungent peppers Open
Summary Plants produce countless specialized metabolites crucial for their development and fitness, and many are useful bioactive compounds. Capsaicinoids are intriguing genus‐specialized metabolites that confer a pungent flavor to Capsicu…
View article: Construction of a high density genetic map of an interspecific cross of Capsicum chinense and Capsicum annuum and QTL analysis of floral traits
Construction of a high density genetic map of an interspecific cross of Capsicum chinense and Capsicum annuum and QTL analysis of floral traits Open
View article: Purple foliage coloration in tea (Camellia sinensis L.) arises from activation of the R2R3-MYB transcription factor CsAN1
Purple foliage coloration in tea (Camellia sinensis L.) arises from activation of the R2R3-MYB transcription factor CsAN1 Open
View article: Overexpression of AtEDT1/HDG11 in Chinese Kale (Brassica oleracea var. alboglabra) Enhances Drought and Osmotic Stress Tolerance
Overexpression of AtEDT1/HDG11 in Chinese Kale (Brassica oleracea var. alboglabra) Enhances Drought and Osmotic Stress Tolerance Open
Plants are constantly challenged by environmental stresses, including drought and high salinity. Improvement of drought and osmotic stress tolerance without yield decrease has been a great challenge in crop improvement. The Arabidopsis ENH…