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ArticlePloS one2023

DNA barcoding identification of grafted Semen Ziziphi Spinosae and transcriptome study of wild Semen Ziziphi Spinosae.

Meng Wu, Haochuan Guo, Mengwei Zhao, Yuping Yan, Yuguan Zheng, Huigai Sun, Donglai Ma

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Meng WuSchool of Pharmacy, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China.
Haochuan GuoSchool of Pharmacy, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China.
Mengwei ZhaoSchool of Pharmacy, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China.
Yuping YanSchool of Pharmacy, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China.
Yuguan ZhengTraditional Chinese Medicine Processing Technology Innovation Centre of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China.
Huigai SunSchool of Pharmacy, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China.
Donglai MaSchool of Pharmacy, Hebei University of Chinese Medicine, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China.ORCID 0000-0002-5398-1725

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Abstract

Semen Ziziphi Spinosae (SZS) is the dried and ripe seeds of Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa. Currently, the yield of naturally grown SZS is unstable owing to environmental factors. Grafting high-quality sour jujube scions onto sour jujube or jujube tree stocks can result in a greater yield. However, the effects of grafting on the quality and gene expression of SZS have rarely been reported. This study used a DNA barcoding technique, high-performance liquid phase-evaporative luminescence detector (HPLC-ELSD), and transcriptomics to investigate the origin and genetic differences between grafted and wild jujube seeds. DNA barcoding identified all samples as Ziziphus jujuba var. spinosa. HPLC-ELSD analysis revealed a higher content of grafted SZS compared to that of the wild SZS. Transcriptome analysis of the metabolic pathways in SZS showed that 22 and 19 differentially expressed gene sequences encoded enzymes related to flavonoids and saponin synthesis, respectively. Weighted correlation network analysis (WGCNA) identified 15 core genes governing the differences in medicinal components between grafted and wild SZS. This study demonstrated the use of DNA barcoding and fingerprint methods to identify jujube seed species and effectively capture ingredient information of medicinal materials. Additionally, transcriptome technology provided data for identifying core differential genes, facilitating studies on quality differences between grafted and wild SZS.

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TranscriptomeZiziphusChromatography, High Pressure LiquidDNA Barcoding, TaxonomicPlant ExtractsSeedsjujube extractPlant Extracts

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