结论:CaTPS2和CaTPS3在姜黄的花中显著表达,并表现出双功能酶活性,CaTPS2产生了芳樟醇和橙花醇作为产品,CaTPS3催化β-月桂烯和β-法尼烯的形成。这项研究提出了姜黄花萜烯合酶(TPS)基因的发现和功能特征。以其独特的香味而闻名的品种。解决理解该物种花香遗传基础的差距,我们通过综合转录组测序鉴定了8个TPS基因.其中,CaTPS2和CaTPS3在花组织中显着表达,并显示出与“阴影”中检测到的主要挥发性化合物相对应的双功能酶活性。功能分析,包括体外试验,辅以严格的对照和替代的鉴定方法,阐明了这些TPS基因在萜类生物合成中的作用。通过在大肠杆菌中异源表达进行体外研究,然后使用亲和层析纯化重组蛋白,酶测定是用GPP/FPP作为底物进行的,将挥发性产物插入GC-MS中进行分析。部分纯化的CaTPS2重组蛋白催化Gp和FPP产生芳樟醇和橙花醇,分别,部分纯化的CaTPS3重组蛋白,以GPP和FPP为底物生成β-月桂烯和β-法呢烯,分别。实时定量PCR进一步验证了这些基因的表达模式,与萜类化合物在不同植物组织中的积累有关。我们的发现阐明了支撑C.alismatifolia花香的分子机制,并为观赏植物花香的未来遗传增强奠定了基础。这项研究,因此,有助于更广泛地理解植物香料中的萜类生物合成,为生物技术在园艺植物育种中的应用铺平了道路。
CONCLUSIONS: CaTPS2 and CaTPS3 were significantly expressed in flowers of Curcuma alismatifolia \'Shadow\' and demonstrated bifunctional enzyme activity, CaTPS2 generated linalool and nerolidol as products, and CaTPS3 catalyzed β-myrcene and β-farnesene formation. This study presents the discovery and functional characterization of floral terpene synthase (TPS) genes in Curcuma alismatifolia \'Shadow\', a cultivar renowned for its unique fragrance. Addressing the gap in understanding the genetic basis of floral scent in this species, we identified eight TPS genes through comprehensive transcriptome sequencing. Among these, CaTPS2 and CaTPS3 were significantly expressed in floral tissues and demonstrated bifunctional enzyme activity corresponding to the major volatile compounds detected in \'Shadow\'. Functional analyses, including in vitro assays complemented with rigorous controls and alternative identification methods, elucidated the roles of these TPS genes in terpenoid biosynthesis. In vitro studies were conducted via heterologous expression in E. coli, followed by purification of the recombinant protein using affinity chromatography, enzyme assays were performed with GPP/FPP as the substrate, and volatile products were inserted into the GC-MS for analysis. Partially purified recombinant protein of CaTPS2 catalyzed GPP and FPP to produce linalool and nerolidol, respectively, while partially purified recombinant protein of CaTPS3 generated β-myrcene and β-farnesene with GPP and FPP as substrates, respectively. Real-time quantitative PCR further validated the expression patterns of these genes, correlating with terpenoid accumulation in different plant tissues. Our findings illuminate the molecular mechanisms underpinning floral fragrance in C. alismatifolia and provide a foundation for future genetic enhancements of floral scent in ornamental plants. This study, therefore, contributes to the broader understanding of terpenoid biosynthesis in plant fragrances, paving the way for biotechnological applications in horticulture plant breeding.