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ArticleJournal of advanced research2026

Insights into dill (Anethum graveolens) flavor formation via integrative analysis of chromosomal-scale genome, metabolome and transcriptome.

Ya-Hui Wang, Pei-Zhuo Liu, Rong-Rong Zhang, Yu-Jie Sun, Yang-Qin Xie, Fei Fang, Hui Liu, Guo-Fei Tan, Zhi-Feng Chen, Jian Zhang and 1 more

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Ya-Hui WangState Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics & Germplasm Enhancement and Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Key Laboratory of Biology and Germplasm Enhancement of Horticultural Crops in East China, College of Horticulture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China.
Pei-Zhuo LiuState Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics & Germplasm Enhancement and Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Key Laboratory of Biology and Germplasm Enhancement of Horticultural Crops in East China, College of Horticulture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China.
Rong-Rong ZhangState Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics & Germplasm Enhancement and Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Key Laboratory of Biology and Germplasm Enhancement of Horticultural Crops in East China, College of Horticulture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China.
Yu-Jie SunState Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics & Germplasm Enhancement and Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Key Laboratory of Biology and Germplasm Enhancement of Horticultural Crops in East China, College of Horticulture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China.
Yang-Qin XieWuhan Benagen Technology Company Limited, Wuhan 430000, China.
Fei FangWuhan Benagen Technology Company Limited, Wuhan 430000, China.
Hui LiuState Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics & Germplasm Enhancement and Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Key Laboratory of Biology and Germplasm Enhancement of Horticultural Crops in East China, College of Horticulture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China.
Guo-Fei TanInstitute of Horticulture, Guizhou Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Guiyang 550025, China.
Zhi-Feng ChenCollege of Biology and Agricultural Technology, Zunyi Normal University, Zunyi 563006, China. Electronic address: czf810@163.com.
Jian ZhangDepartment of Biology, University of British Columbia, Okanagan V1V1V7, Canada; Faculty of Agronomy, Jilin Agricultural University, Changchun 130108, China. Electronic address: zhangjian@ubc.ca.
Ai-Sheng XiongState Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics & Germplasm Enhancement and Utilization, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Key Laboratory of Biology and Germplasm Enhancement of Horticultural Crops in East China, College of Horticulture, Nanjing Agricultural University, Nanjing 210095, China. Electronic address: xiongaisheng@njau.edu.cn.

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Abstract

introductionDill (Anethum graveolens) is a significant medicinal herb belonging to the Apiaceae family. Owing to its high levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), dill is commonly utilized for essential oil extraction and medicine purpose. However, the biosynthesis of the crucial VOC in dill remains obscure.

objectivesIdentify the key VOCs related to the flavor formation in dill and dissect the regulatory mechanism of their synthesis.

methodsThe dill chromosomal-level genome was constructed by PacBio HiFi, Hi-C, and BGISEQ second generation sequencing and assembly. The VOCs in dill leaves were identified through GC-MS. The potential mechanism involved in regulating the VOC accumulation in dill flavor formation was analyzed by multi-omics analysis.

resultsA 1.17 Gb chromosome-scale genome of dill with a contig N50 of 10.78 Mb was constructed. A total of 46,538 genes were annotated across 11 assembled chromosomes. Comparative genomics analysis suggested that transposable element insertions, especially LTR-Gypsy, have contributed to the evolution and expansion of the dill genome. The flavor formation of dill was mainly attributed to terpenoids, especially α-phellandrene, β-ocimene, and o-cymene. The contribution of expansion and replication of terpenoid synthesis pathway genes, especially terpene synthase (TPS), to the abundant terpenoid production of dill was identified. Differential gene expression patterns observed at various developmental stages and tissues provided key candidate genes for the regulation of terpenoid synthesis, as well as transcription factors. The different accumulation of esters and aromatics also affected the flavor formation of dill. The key genes implicated in the synthesis of anethole, namely AIS and AMT were further identified.

conclusionThis study constructed the chromosome level genome and identified the main VOCs and related key genes in flavor formation of dill, shedding lights on our understanding of terpenoid biosynthesis but also offered guidance for future genetic research on molecular breeding in Anethum graveolens.

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Chromosomes, PlantGenome, PlantMetabolomeTranscriptomeFlavoring AgentsOils, VolatilePlant LeavesVolatile Organic CompoundsFlavoring AgentsOils, VolatileVolatile Organic CompoundsAnethum graveolensGC–MSGenomeTerpenoid biosynthesisTransposable elementsVOC

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