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Variation in Fruit Quality and Aroma Biosynthesis of 'Summer Black' Grape in Southern China.

Rong Wang, Meng Yan, Wenting Chen, Shumin Lei, Jun Tan, Yanshuai Xu, Guoshun Yang

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Rong WangCollege of Horticulture, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China.
Meng YanCollege of Horticulture, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China.
Wenting ChenCollege of Horticulture, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China.
Shumin LeiJiujiang Agricultural Technology Extension Center, Jiujiang 332000, China.
Jun TanCollege of Horticulture, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China.
Yanshuai XuCollege of Horticulture, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China.ORCID 0009-0003-8063-8230
Guoshun YangCollege of Horticulture, Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha 410128, China.

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National Natural Science Foundation of China 32172519National Technology System for Grape Industry CARS-29-zp-9
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Abstract

objectivesThe aroma profile is a key determinant of fruit quality.

methodsIn this study, mature 'Summer Black' grape berries were collected from 36 major producing areas in southern China to evaluate regional differences in fruit quality, volatile compounds were analyzed by via GC-MS, and a representative volatile profile was established. Furthermore, transcriptome sequencing was employed to identify key genes involved in the phenylpropanoid biosynthesis pathway related to aroma formation.

resultsThe results showed the following: (1) Samples from CD-2 exhibited the highest soluble solid content and the largest TSS/TA ratio. (2) A total of 20 volatile compounds were selected as indicators for the aroma fingerprint. MS-1 samples contained the most diverse aroma compounds (19 types), while CS-2 had the fewest (12 types). (3) Eight aroma compounds were consistently detected across all regions: hexanal, trans-2-hexenal, n-hexanol, β-citronellol, geraniol, nerol, benzyl alcohol, and phenethyl alcohol. Among these, hexanal and trans-2-hexenal were the most abundant; phenylethyl alcohol exhibited the most significant variation in percentage content across all samples, and was determined to be the representative and dominant volatile compound in 'Summer Black' grapes. (4) A transcriptome analysis of six representative regions identified 15 differentially expressed genes associated with phenylpropanoid biosynthesis and metabolism. Among them, PAO (Vitvi04g01467) was significantly correlated with phenethyl alcohol content.

conclusionsThese findings provide a basis for evaluating the aroma quality of 'Summer Black' grapes and offer insights for regional cultivation selection.

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FruitOdorantsVitisVolatile Organic CompoundsChinaGas Chromatography-Mass SpectrometryGene Expression ProfilingGene Expression Regulation, PlantTranscriptomeVolatile Organic CompoundsGC-MSgrapetranscriptome sequencingvolatile aroma compounds

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PMCPMC12941269

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