From leaf to cup: Decoding the #biochemical dance of black #tea's #fragrance.
#jasmonate #CsLOX6 #transcription #lipidomics
https://phys.org/news/2024-05-leaf-cup-decoding-biochemical-black.html
The journey from tea leaf to infusion is a complex one, with a multitude of factors influencing the final taste and aroma. Despite its importance, the precise biochemical mechanisms at play have been shrouded in mystery. Addressing this knowledge gap is essential to harness the full potential of tea's flavor, an attribute vital to its global popularity and economic impact.
Enhancing #loquat #fruit quality with methyl #jasmonate: A study on sugar #metabolism and #gene_expression dynamics.
#signalling #Eriobotrya #agriculture
https://phys.org/news/2024-05-loquat-fruit-quality-methyl-jasmonate.html
A research team investigated the dynamics of soluble sugars in "Zaozhong 6" loquat fruits following treatment with methyl jasmonate (MeJA). Their findings revealed that MeJA accelerates sugar accumulation and increases the sugar-acid ratio in fully ripe loquats, significantly enhancing fruit quality. This study also delved into the molecular mechanisms regulating sugar metabolism, noting significant changes in the expression of key genes such as FK, HK, SPP, SPS, and SS.
How #plants respond to environmental #threats with the proper defense.
#signalling #jasmonate #JAZ #MYC #immunity
https://phys.org/news/2023-09-environmental-threats-proper-defense.html
In plants, the jasmonate, or JA, signaling pathway helps plants control their defense responses to environmental stresses. Like the human body, plants respond differently to individual threats. Just as people wouldn't get a fever due to a sprained ankle, plants deal with harmful elements in particular ways.
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Watch out when using chemical inhibitors for #genetics studies in #plants. You may end up messing with #homeostasis of #hormones, including #auxin, #jasmonate and #salicylate.
How #jasmonate #signaling is enhanced under #phosphorous-deficient conditions in #plant #physiology.
https://phys.org/news/2023-03-jasmonate-phosphorous-deficient-conditions-physiology.html
Phosphorus (P) is a macronutrient essential for various biological processes in plants. Inorganic phosphate (Pi) deficiency modulates the signaling pathway of the phytohormone jasmonate (a fatty acid compound ubiquitous in the plant kingdom and crucial for various physiological processes) in Arabidopsis thaliana, but the underlying molecular mechanism currently remains elusive.
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