Integrative transcriptome and metabolome analyses reveal the mechanism of melatonin in delaying postharvest senescence in vegetable soybeans

This study examined the impact of melatonin on the physiological properties of vegetable soybean stored at ambient temperature. Integrated analysis of transcriptomic and metabolomic data enabled the construction of a gene-metabolite correlation network, revealing pivotal changes in genes and metabolites induced by melatonin. Our findings elucidate the regulatory role of melatonin in delaying senescence and improving the postharvest quality of vegetable soybean, offering valuable insights for future research.

本研究探究了褪黑素对室温贮藏菜用大豆生理特性的影响。通过对转录组（transcriptomic）与代谢组（metabolomic）数据开展整合分析，成功构建了基因-代谢物关联网络，揭示了褪黑素诱导下基因与代谢物的关键性变化。本研究结果阐明了褪黑素在延缓菜用大豆衰老、提升其采后品质方面的调控作用，可为后续相关研究提供极具价值的研究启示。