Genetics aspect of vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) biosynthesis and signaling pathways in fruits and vegetables crops.

Autor: Sami A; Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, University of Punjab, Lahore, P.O BOX 54590, Pakistan., Han S; School of Biological Sciences and Technology, Liupanshui Normal University, Liupanshui, 553004, China. hanshiliang888@163.com., Haider MZ; Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, University of Punjab, Lahore, P.O BOX 54590, Pakistan., Khizar R; Department of Food Sciences, University Of Punjab, Lahore, P.O BOX 54590, Pakistan., Ali Q; Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, University of Punjab, Lahore, P.O BOX 54590, Pakistan. saim1692@gmail.com., Shafiq M; Department of Horticulture, University Of Punjab, Lahore, P.O BOX 54590, Pakistan. shafiq.iags@pu.edu.pk., Tabassum J; Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, University of Punjab, Lahore, P.O BOX 54590, Pakistan., Khalid MN; Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan., Javed MA; Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, University of Punjab, Lahore, P.O BOX 54590, Pakistan., Sajid M; Department of Horticulture, Ghazi University, Dera Ghazi Khan, Pakistan., Manzoor MA; Department of Plant Science, School of Agriculture and Biology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China., Sabir IA; College of Horticulture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Functional & integrative genomics [Funct Integr Genomics] 2024 Apr 10; Vol. 24 (2), pp. 73. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Apr 10.
DOI: 10.1007/s10142-024-01352-9
Abstrakt: Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is an essential nutrient that plays a critical role in many physiological processes in plants and animals. In humans, vitamin C is an antioxidant, reducing agent, and cofactor in diverse chemical processes. The established role of vitamin C as an antioxidant in plants is well recognized. It neutralizes reactive oxygen species (ROS) that can cause damage to cells. Also, it plays an important role in recycling other antioxidants, such as vitamin E, which helps maintain the overall balance of the plant's antioxidant system. However, unlike plants, humans cannot synthesize ascorbic acid or vitamin C in their bodies due to the absence of an enzyme called gulonolactone oxidase. This is why humans need to obtain vitamin C through their diet. Different fruits and vegetables contain varying levels of vitamin C. The biosynthesis of vitamin C in plants occurs primarily in the chloroplasts and the endoplasmic reticulum (ER). The biosynthesis of vitamin C is a complex process regulated by various factors such as light, temperature, and plant hormones. Recent research has identified several key genes that regulate vitamin C biosynthesis, including the GLDH and GLDH genes. The expression of these genes is known to be regulated by various factors such as light, temperature, and plant hormones. Recent studies highlight vitamin C's crucial role in regulating plant stress response pathways, encompassing drought, high salinity, and oxidative stress. The key enzymes in vitamin C biosynthesis are L-galactose dehydrogenase (GLDH) and L-galactono-1, 4-lactone dehydrogenase (GLDH). Genetic studies reveal key genes like GLDH and GLDH in Vitamin C biosynthesis, offering potential for crop improvement. Genetic variations influence nutritional content through their impact on vitamin C levels. Investigating the roles of genes in stress responses provides insights for developing resilient techniques in crop growth. Some fruits and vegetables, such as oranges, lemons, and grapefruits, along with strawberries and kiwi, are rich in vitamin C. Guava. Papaya provides a boost of vitamin C and dietary fiber. At the same time, red and yellow bell peppers, broccoli, pineapple, mangoes, and kale are additional sources of this essential nutrient, promoting overall health. In this review, we will discuss a brief history of Vitamin C and its signaling and biosynthesis pathway and summarize the regulation of its content in various fruits and vegetables.
(© 2024. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature.)
Databáze: MEDLINE
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