Unveiling metabolic changes in stored rice seeds: A
Primary metabolites in rice seeds were essential compounds involved in the growth, development and metabolic processes necessary for the seed''s viability and successful germination.
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Primary metabolites in rice seeds were essential compounds involved in the growth, development and metabolic processes necessary for the seed''s viability and successful germination.
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In addition to the function of these storage biopolymers during seeds development and germination, these storage compounds are important for: (i) Human nutrition and health due to their
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Long-term storage of crop seeds is critical for the conservation of germplasm resources, ensuring food supply, and supporting sustainable production. Rice, as a major food staple, has a substantial stock
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NF-YC12, which encodes a rice nuclear factor-Y transcription factor subunit C, plays a key regulatory role in the accumulation of storage substances
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Cumulative oxidation of cellular macromolecules during storage reduces seed longevity. This study was undertaken to unravel the physiological and biochemical changes in rice seeds that contribute to
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This study demonstrates a transcriptional regulatory network involving NF-YC12, which coordinates multiple pathways to regulate endosperm
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Starch is a significant polysaccharide found in various plants, acting as their main form of energy storage. It is composed of numerous glucose units
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This review outlines the latest progress in influential factors, evaluation methods, and identification indices of seed storability. It also discusses the physiological consequences, molecular mechanisms,
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Rice is one of the most essential crops since it meets the calorific needs of 3 billion people around the world. Rice seed development initiates upon fertilization, leading to the establishment of two distinct
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Rice seed is composed of two major components: the endosperm and the bran. The bran consists mainly of pectin, cellulose, hemicellulose, lignin
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This article reviews the main regulatory mechanisms of rice seed storability, including the accumulation of seed storage proteins, late embryogenesis abundant (LEA) proteins, heat shock
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Despite the clues revealed in model species and few edible plants, the molecular mechanisms of plant development, embryogenesis, and storage substances mobilization remain to
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As a major food, rice has a huge stock for production and consumption worldwide, while easily losing food value and seed viability during storage. Thus, understanding the physiological
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During long-term storage, rice seeds undergo spontaneous physiological changes, including colloidal aging, protein coagulation, and nutrient oxidation. These changes reduce seed
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Understanding the physiological responses and molecular mechanisms of aging tolerance forms the basis for enhancing seed storability in rice. This review outlines the latest progress in
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Grain quality deteriorates more rapidly than seed vigor during storage, making grain quality-related traits, including fatty acid content, physicochemical properties of main nutrients (starch,
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Carbohydrates are one of the main energy sources for both plant and animal cells and play a fundamental role in seed development, human nutrition and the food industry. Many studies have
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Starch is a storage form of energy in plants. It contains two polymers composed of glucose units: amylose (linear) and amylopectin (branched). Glycogen is a
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The interconversion of starch and sugar provided energy storage substances in mature seeds and further acted as energy sources to support seed germination and seedling growth.
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This review introduces the changes of structure and storage substances during seed germination, and then focuses on the bioactive compounds and their changes after germination.
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Carbohydrates, lipids and proteins, the three main storage reserves of seeds, are the main sources of raw materials and energy for seed germination and early growth stage of seedlings [1, 32].Among
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Abstract Rice storage proteins (RSPs) are plant proteins with high nutritional quality. As the second largest type of storage substance in rice, it is the main source of protein intake for people
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The degradation of starch in the endosperm is the main energy supply pathway for the germination of rice seeds. The sucrose hydrolased from starch is transported to the embryo and is quickly
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Seed germination is the key initial stage in plant growth, and seed storage reserve plays a key role in seed germination.Reserve metabolism of stored seeds during germination differs in reserve types
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A 2024 study in Science discovered that quinoa seeds use quantum biological processes to optimize energy storage efficiency - making them the James Bonds of the seed world.
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The interplay between these storage substances and environmental factors illustrates the complex strategies plants have developed over time to
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Ever wondered how a tiny sunflower seed packs enough energy to grow into a 10-foot-tall plant? The answer lies in its major energy storage compounds - nature''s equivalent of battery packs. While
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