Transcriptome and Metabolome Revealed Impacts of Zn Fertilizer Application on Flavonoid Biosynthesis in Foxtail Millet
2025
Ke Ma | Xiangyu Li | Xiangyang Chen | Chu Wang | Zecheng Zhang | Xiangyang Yuan | Fu Chen | Xinya Wen
To explore the effects of various zinc (Zn) fertilizer application methods and concentrations on foxtail millet quality and flavonoid biosynthesis, we used Zhangzagu 13 as the experimental material. The transcriptome and metabolome were used to examine variations in flavonoid biosynthesis and metabolism in foxtail millet under different Zn application methods. The results showed that different Zn application methods significantly increased the total polyphenol, carotenoid, total flavonoid, and Zn contents in the grains of foxtail millet. Under the basal soil application (S3) and foliar spray (F2) treatments, the total flavonoid content significantly increased by 45.87% and 64.40%, respectively, compared with that of CK. Basal soil Zn fertilization increased the flavonoid content of foxtail millet by up-regulating genes related to flavonoid metabolism and biosynthesis, including flavanone-3-hydroxylase, chalcone isomerase, and leucoanthocyanidin reductase. Foliar Zn application enhanced flavonoid content by up-regulating genes involved in flavonoid metabolic and biosynthetic processes and chalcone isomerase. In conclusion, using Zn fertilizer can improve the synthesis and metabolism of foxtail millet flavonoids, effectively increase the content of functional substances in grains, and realize the biofortification of foxtail millet grains.
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