Advances in Molecular Research of Starch-related Genes and Their Cis-regulatory Elements in Potato (Solanum tuberosum)
TANG Ke1, YAN Cai-Hong1, ZHU Bo1,2, ZENG Zi-Xian1,2*
1 College of Life Sciences, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu 610101, China; 2 Plant Functional Genomics and Bioinformatics Research Center, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu 610101, China
Abstract：Starch content and its metabolism in potato (Solanum tuberosum) tubers have great impact on starch processing. Deciphering the functions and expression regulation of key genes involving in starch metabolism will promote to improve potato starch content and quality through genetic engineering. In this review, recent advances on genes encoding key enzymes in potato starch metabolism and their application in starch improvement were summarised. In particular, the identification of cis-regulatory elements for the starch- related genes and their potential advantages in improving starch content and quality were discussed. The application of cis-regulatory elements in potato breeding may provide a new feasible strategy to create cultivars required for both food and energy alcohol industry.
唐珂, 严彩虹, 朱博, 曾子贤. 马铃薯淀粉代谢相关基因及其顺式调控元件的分子研究进展[J]. 农业生物技术学报, 2023, 31(4): 833-843.
TANG Ke, YAN Cai-Hong, ZHU Bo, ZENG Zi-Xian. Advances in Molecular Research of Starch-related Genes and Their Cis-regulatory Elements in Potato (Solanum tuberosum). 农业生物技术学报, 2023, 31(4): 833-843.
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