Physiology, biochemistry and molecular biology of fruits, seeds and other sinks

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The physiology, biochemistry, and molecular biology of fruits, seeds, and other sink organs focus on understanding how plants allocate, store, and regulate assimilates such as sugars, proteins, lipids, and minerals during growth and development. Sink organs—including developing fruits, seeds, tubers, and storage roots—act as major sites of carbon and nutrient accumulation, driven by coordinated source–sink interactions. Physiological processes such as phloem loading and unloading, hormonal regulation (auxins, gibberellins, cytokinins, abscisic acid, and ethylene), and environmental signaling control sink strength and biomass partitioning. At the biochemical level, pathways governing carbohydrate metabolism (sucrose synthase, invertases, starch biosynthesis), lipid accumulation, amino acid synthesis, and secondary metabolite production determine quality traits like sweetness, oil content, storage longevity, and stress tolerance. Molecular biology approaches reveal the gene networks, transcription factors, transporters, and signaling cascades that regulate fruit ripening, seed maturation, dormancy, and desiccation tolerance. Integrating omics technologies with physiological studies provides insights into improving yield, nutritional value, postharvest quality, and resilience of crops under changing climatic conditions.

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