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The ubiquitin symphony: E3 ligases as key conductors in the orchestra of growth and stress responses in fruits and vegetables

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Fruits and vegetables undergo various regulatory mechanisms during growth, development, postharvest process and stress responses, all of which are crucial to their quality. An important mechanism involves the ubiquitin-proteasome system, in which E3 ubiquitin ligases play key roles by targeting specific proteins for modification and degradation, thereby facilitating various cellular functions. Multiple E3 ubiquitin ligases have been identified in fruit and vegetables, and research on these ligases is gradually increasing. However, a comprehensive understanding of E3 ligase regulation in a wide range of fruits and vegetables is lacking. This article introduces different types of E3 ubiquitin ligases and highlights their regulatory functions and mechanisms in the growth, development, and stress responses of fruit and vegetables in recent years, providing a theoretical basis for further exploration of their roles.

Source: Horticultural Plant Journal

DOI: 10.1016/j.hpj.2025.07.017

Authors: Durray Shahwar, Fujun Li, Xiaodong Fu, Yanan Li, Xinhua Zhang, Zienab Fawzy Reiad Ahmed

Institutions: Shandong University of Technology, United Arab Emirates University

Language: English

Topic: Ubiquitin and proteasome pathways

Subfield: Molecular Biology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,000