Genome-Wide Analysis of Genes and Functional Characterization of in Eggplant Fruit Implications for Crop Improvement and Nutritional Enhancement.

represents a substantial gene family that plays diverse roles in plant development. In this study, 102 genes were identified from eggplant fruit and classified into 31 subfamilies. Analysis indicated that segmental duplication events played a pivotal role in the expansion of the gene family.

Eggplant transcription factor SmMYB5 integrates jasmonate and light signaling during anthocyanin biosynthesis.

Low light conditions severely suppress anthocyanin synthesis in fruit skins, leading to compromised fruit quality in eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) production. In this study, we found that exogenous methyl-jasmonate (MeJA) application can effectively rescue the poor coloration of the eggplant pericarp under low light conditions.

Comparative transcriptomic analysis of early fruit development in eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) and functional characterization of SmOVATE5.

Comparative transcriptome analysis of early fruits of long and round eggplants, SmOVATE5, is involved in regulating fruit development. Eggplant, a solanaceous crop that has undergone a long period of domestication, is one of the most important vegetables worldwide. The shape of its fruit is an important agronomic trait and consumers in different regions have different preferences.

Comparative genomic investigation of TCP gene family in eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) and expression analysis under divergent treatments.

The putative TCP genes and their responses to abiotic stress in eggplant were comprehensively characterized, and SmTCP genes (Smechr0202855.1 and Smechr0602431.1) may be involved in anthocyanin synthesis.

A light-responsive transcription factor SmMYB35 enhances anthocyanin biosynthesis in eggplant (Solanum melongena L.).

SmMYB35, a light-responsive R2R3-MYB transcription factor, positively regulates anthocyanin biosynthesis in eggplant by binding to the promoters of SmCHS, SmF3H, SmDFR, and SmANS and enhancing their activities. In addition, SmMYB35 interacts with SmTT8 and SmTTG1 to form a MBW complex, thereby enhancing anthocyanin biosynthesis. Eggplant is a vegetable rich in anthocyanins.

Genome-wide characterization and expression analysis of AP2/ERF genes in eggplant (Solanum melongena L.).

The AP2/ERF (APETALA2/Ethylene Response Factor) transcription factor superfamily plays crucial roles in a slew of physiological processes, such as plant growth and development, stress response, and secondary metabolites biosynthesis. Eggplant, especially the one rich with anthocyanins, is an economically important horticultural vegetable cultivated worldwide. In this study, we comprehensively analyzed the putative AP2/ERF gene family members and their response to abiotic stress in eggplant.