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  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular Biology

Background:

  • Fruit texture is a key quality trait in peaches.
  • Melting-flesh and non-melting-flesh peach cultivars exhibit distinct textural properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the molecular mechanisms driving textural differences in peach fruit.
  • To compare metabolite and transcriptome profiles of melting-flesh ('Hongli') and non-melting-flesh ('Baili') peaches during storage.

Main Methods:

  • Metabolite profiling to quantify key compounds.
  • Transcriptome sequencing to analyze gene expression.
  • Comparative analysis between 'Hongli' and 'Baili' peach cultivars.

Main Results:

  • 'Hongli' peaches showed higher anthocyanin levels, associated with flavonoid metabolism.
  • 'Baili' peaches had higher lignin monomers and ethylene precursors, with increased expression of lignin synthesis genes (e.g., Pp4CL2, Pp4CL3, PpCOMT2).
  • Differential activity in phenylpropanoid pathway branches underlies texture variation.

Conclusions:

  • Peach fruit texture is influenced by the differential regulation of phenylpropanoid pathway branches.
  • Flavonoid metabolism dominates in 'Hongli' (melting-flesh), while lignin synthesis is more active in 'Baili' (non-melting-flesh).
  • Understanding these pathways can inform breeding strategies for desirable peach texture.