A Novel Mechanism by Which EIL2 Regulates β-carotene and Ascorbic Acid Accumulation in Tomato
Published:19 Mar.2023 Source:BioArt
Tomatoes are popular for their unique flavor, and β-carotene and ascorbic acid (AsA) are two important metabolites in tomato. Therefore, it is important to analyze the mechanisms regulating carotenoid and ascorbic acid (AsA) synthesis during fruit ripening to improve tomato quality.
Recently, a Team of Shandong Agricultural University published a report entitled “ETHYLENE-INSENSITIVE 3-LIKE 2 regulates β-carotene and ascorbic acid accumulation in tomatoes during ripening”, which reveals a novel mechanism by which EIL2 regulates β-carotene and ascorbic acid accumulation in tomato fruit.
This study has elucidated the regulatory mechanisms of the AsA and β-carotene biosynthetic pathways in tomato fruit, which are important for improving the nutritional value and storability of tomatoes.