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Sucrose breakdown key to melon seed germination in cold conditions

July 29, 2024
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A research team found that cold-tolerant melon seeds (THY) maintained higher neutral invertase activity at low temperatures, enabling sustained sucrose decomposition into glucose, which supports seed germination. This contrasts with cold-sensitive IVF521 seeds, which had higher nutrient content but were more inhibited by low temperatures. These findings highlight the physiological mechanisms behind melon seed germination at low temperatures, suggesting that soaking seeds with glucose can improve germination rates, potentially enhancing melon production in colder climates.

A research team found that cold-tolerant melon seeds (THY) maintained higher neutral invertase activity at low temperatures, enabling sustained sucrose decomposition into glucose, which supports seed germination. This contrasts with cold-sensitive IVF521 seeds, which had higher nutrient content but were more inhibited by low temperatures. These findings highlight the physiological mechanisms behind melon seed germination at low temperatures, suggesting that soaking seeds with glucose can improve germination rates, potentially enhancing melon production in colder climates.

Seed germination is a crucial phase in the morphogenesis of spermatophyte and an essential trait in crop production. The primary nutrients, including sugars, fats, and proteins, are vital energy sources for germination. Current research highlights the significant role of sugars, especially glucose, in providing energy during germination. During the germination stage, sucrose is degraded into glucose by acidic and neutral convertases, providing energy for seed germination. Melons are widely cultivated vegetable crops in winter, spring, and autumn. However, low temperatures inhibit melon seed germination, affecting crop yields.

A study (DOI: 10.48130/vegres-0024-0020) published in Vegetable Research on 02 July 2024, aims to explore sugar metabolism during melon seed germination at low temperatures and assess the impact of exogenous sucrose and glucose on improving germination rates.

In this study, the germination rates of two melon varieties, IVF521 (cold sensitive) and THY (cold tolerant), were analyzed under normal and low-temperature conditions. Under normal conditions, IVF521 seeds showed a significantly higher germination rate at 24 hours compared to THY seeds, but no difference at 36 hours. At low temperatures, THY seeds began germinating at 84 hours, reaching 52% by 108 hours, while IVF521 seeds did not germinate. Sugar metabolism studies revealed that IVF521 seeds had higher starch and soluble sugar contents than THY seeds. Starch content decreased in both varieties during germination, but under low temperatures, THY seeds maintained higher soluble sugar levels. Neutral invertase (NI) activity was higher in THY seeds early in germination under both conditions, while acid invertase (AI) activity showed no significant difference. Gene expression analysis indicated higher CmNIs gene expression in THY seeds under normal and low temperatures. Soaking seeds in exogenous glucose improved germination rates in THY seeds under low temperatures, while sucrose soaking inhibited it. Additionally, ABA levels were higher and GA levels lower in IVF521 seeds under low temperatures, and ABA/GAs are significantly higher than THY.

According to the study’s lead researcher, Hongyan Qi, “Overall, sucrose catabolism may play key roles in melon seed germination under low temperature.”

In summary, the research found that THY melon seeds exhibit higher cold tolerance than IVF521 seeds, with better sucrose to glucose conversion under low temperatures due to sustained neutral invertase activity. This conversion supports seed germination, and soaking seeds in exogenous glucose improves germination rates in cold conditions. Future research should explore the molecular mechanisms regulating sucrose metabolism and the role of glucose in seed germination, aiding melon production in cooler climates.

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References

DOI

10.48130/vegres-0024-0020

Original Source URL

https://doi.org/10.48130/vegres-0024-0020

Funding information

This work was supported by grants from the Project funded by the Basic Research Project of Liaoning Provincial Department of Education (JYTZD2023117), the National Natural Science Foundation of China (U20A2044) and the China Agriculture Research System of MOF and MARA (CARS-25).

About Vegetable Research

Vegetable Research (e-ISSN 2769-0520) is an open access, online-only journal that publishes original research articles, methods, resources, editorials, perspectives and reviews in all areas of research on model and commercially important vegetables. Areas of focus include genetics, breeding, omics, molecular biology, biotechnology, interactions with the biotic and abiotic environment, production systems, and pre-and post-harvest technologies.



Journal

Vegetable Research

DOI

10.48130/vegres-0024-0020

Method of Research

Experimental study

Subject of Research

Not applicable

Article Title

Sucrose catabolism play vital roles in seed germination of melon at low temperature

Article Publication Date

2-Jul-2024

COI Statement

The authors declare that they have no competing interests.

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