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Advance Research on the Pre-Harvest Sprouting Trait in Vegetable Crop Seeds

Authors :
Yixin Qu
Yaqi Zhang
Zhongren Zhang
Shanshan Fan
Yu Qi
Fang Wang
Mingqi Wang
Min Feng
Xingwang Liu
Huazhong Ren
Source :
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Vol 24, Iss 24, p 17171 (2023)
Publication Year :
2023
Publisher :
MDPI AG, 2023.

Abstract

Pre-harvest sprouting (PHS), the germination of seeds on the plant prior to harvest, poses significant challenges to agriculture. It not only reduces seed and grain yield, but also impairs the commodity quality of the fruit, ultimately affecting the success of the subsequent crop cycle. A deeper understanding of PHS is essential for guiding future breeding strategies, mitigating its impact on seed production rates and the commercial quality of fruits. PHS is a complex phenomenon influenced by genetic, physiological, and environmental factors. Many of these factors exert their influence on PHS through the intricate regulation of plant hormones responsible for seed germination. While numerous genes related to PHS have been identified in food crops, the study of PHS in vegetable crops is still in its early stages. This review delves into the regulatory elements, functional genes, and recent research developments related to PHS in vegetable crops. Meanwhile, this paper presents a novel understanding of PHS, aiming to serve as a reference for the study of this trait in vegetable crops.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
24241717, 14220067, and 16616596
Volume :
24
Issue :
24
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.bc8be776fb44ed97f9f3e5490d4cd0
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms242417171