Research Progress on MYB Transcription Factor Regulation of Aromatic Compound Synthesis in Horticultural Plants

doi:10.16420/j.issn.0513-353x.2025-0996

Acta Horticulturae Sinica ›› 2026, Vol. 53 ›› Issue (2): 397-411.doi: 10.16420/j.issn.0513-353x.2025-0996

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Research Progress on MYB Transcription Factor Regulation of Aromatic Compound Synthesis in Horticultural Plants

CHEN Yun, BAO Fei()

Beijing Laboratory of Urban and Rural Ecological Environment，National Engineering Research Center for Floriculture，School of Landscape Architecture，Beijing Forestry University，Beijing 100083，China

Received:2025-10-20 Revised:2026-01-06 Online:2026-02-25 Published:2026-02-12

Abstract

Abstract:

As one of the largest transcription factor families in plants，MYB transcription factors play a central role in regulating the biosynthesis of aromatic compounds in horticultural crops. Recent studies have clarified that MYB members precisely regulate the synthetic metabolism of key aromatic substances，including terpenoids，phenylpropanoids，and fatty acid derivatives，by directly binding to structural gene promoters or forming complexes through interactions with proteins such as bHLH and WD40. This review systematically summarizes the functions and mechanisms of MYBs in the aromatic synthesis regulatory network over the past decade，focusing on their regulatory pathways in model plants and major horticultural crops. It also proposes future directions for the regulation between environmental factors and MYB-mediated aroma synthesis.

Key words: MYB, transcription factor, regulation, aromatic compounds, horticultural plants

CHEN Yun, BAO Fei. Research Progress on MYB Transcription Factor Regulation of Aromatic Compound Synthesis in Horticultural Plants[J]. Acta Horticulturae Sinica, 2026, 53(2): 397-411.

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主要挥发性物质 Major VOCs	香味Aroma profile	物种Species	参考文献Reference
芳樟醇 Linalool	柑橘香、果香、花香 Citrus，Fruity，Floral	小苍兰、百合、桂花、姜花、茶树、草莓Freesia hybrida，Lilium sp，Osmanthus fragrans L.，Hedychium，Camellia sinensis，Fragaria × ananassa	Yue et al.,2015；Kong et al.,2017；Yang et al.,2020；Guo et al.,2023；Lan et al.,2023；Tan et al.,2024
罗勒烯 Ocimene	草香、花香或绿叶、柑橘香 Grassy，floral or green leaf，lemon and citrus	百合、姜花、水仙、蜡梅 Lilium sp.，Hedychium，Narcissus spp.，Chimonanthus praecox L.	Yue et al.,2015；Kong et al.,2017；秦军等,2017；田敬璞等,2025
月桂烯 Myrcene	甜橘味、香脂气Sweet orange flavor，vanillic aroma	百合、兰科 Lilium sp.，Orchidaceae	Kong et al.,2017；Wang et al.,2021
蒎烯Pinene	烧烤香味Roasted aroma	兰科、铁皮石斛、罗文莎叶 Orchidaceae，Hybrid Cymbidium， Cinnamomum camphora ct. cineole	BaeK et al.,2019；李佳楠等,2021；Wang et al.,2021
香叶醇Geraniol	花香Floral	兰科、月季Orchidaceae，Rosa damescena	Kiralan,2015；Wang et al.,2021
香茅醇Citronellol	花香或柑橘香Floral，citrus	月季、牡丹 Rosa damescena，Paenia suffruticosa	Kiralan,2015；Li et al.,2023
紫罗兰酮α-Ionone	水果香、花香Fruity，floral	桂花Osmanthus fragrans L.	Yue et al.,2015
柠檬烯Limonene	柠檬香、柑橘味 Lemon，citrus	薰衣草Lavandula spp.	欧文等,2022

主要挥发性物质 Major VOCs	香味Aroma profile	物种Species	参考文献Reference
芳樟醇 Linalool	柑橘香、果香、花香 Citrus，Fruity，Floral	小苍兰、百合、桂花、姜花、茶树、草莓Freesia hybrida，Lilium sp，Osmanthus fragrans L.，Hedychium，Camellia sinensis，Fragaria × ananassa	Yue et al.,2015；Kong et al.,2017；Yang et al.,2020；Guo et al.,2023；Lan et al.,2023；Tan et al.,2024
罗勒烯 Ocimene	草香、花香或绿叶、柑橘香 Grassy，floral or green leaf，lemon and citrus	百合、姜花、水仙、蜡梅 Lilium sp.，Hedychium，Narcissus spp.，Chimonanthus praecox L.	Yue et al.,2015；Kong et al.,2017；秦军等,2017；田敬璞等,2025
月桂烯 Myrcene	甜橘味、香脂气Sweet orange flavor，vanillic aroma	百合、兰科 Lilium sp.，Orchidaceae	Kong et al.,2017；Wang et al.,2021
蒎烯Pinene	烧烤香味Roasted aroma	兰科、铁皮石斛、罗文莎叶 Orchidaceae，Hybrid Cymbidium， Cinnamomum camphora ct. cineole	BaeK et al.,2019；李佳楠等,2021；Wang et al.,2021
香叶醇Geraniol	花香Floral	兰科、月季Orchidaceae，Rosa damescena	Kiralan,2015；Wang et al.,2021
香茅醇Citronellol	花香或柑橘香Floral，citrus	月季、牡丹 Rosa damescena，Paenia suffruticosa	Kiralan,2015；Li et al.,2023
紫罗兰酮α-Ionone	水果香、花香Fruity，floral	桂花Osmanthus fragrans L.	Yue et al.,2015
柠檬烯Limonene	柠檬香、柑橘味 Lemon，citrus	薰衣草Lavandula spp.	欧文等,2022

主要挥发性物质 Major VOCs	香味 Aroma profile	物种Species	参考文献 Reference
苯甲酸甲酯Methyl benzoate	花香、果香Floral，fruity	姜花、梅花Hedychium，Prunus mume	Yue et al.,2015；张腾旬,2021
苯甲醇Benzyl alcohol	微弱芳香 Faint aromatic notes	月季、单瓣茉莉、蜡梅、梅花 Rosa damescena，J. sambac‘Bijian danban’，Chimonanthus praecox L.，Prunus mume	Yan et al.,2011；Bao et al.,2020；张宇航等,2024；胡桂婷等,2025
苯甲醛Benzaldehyde	苦杏仁味 Bitter almond kernel	双孢菇、羊肚菌 Agaricus bisporus，Morchella deliciosa	鲁铁等,2022；Xie et al.,2024
丁香酚Eugenol	辛辣味Pungent	梅花、月季、草莓、矮牵牛 Prunus mume，Rosa damescena，Fragaria ananassa，Petunia × hybrida‘Mitchell’	Koeduka et al.,2006；Yan et al.,2011；张腾旬,2021；Wang et al.,2022；
甲基丁香酚Methyl Eugenol	辛辣、泥土味和类似丁香的香气Spicy，earthy flavor and similar to clove	丁香、梅花 Syringa oblata，Prunus mume	Bao et al.,2020
异丁香酚Isoeugenol	花香Floral	矮牵牛Petunia × hybrida‘Mitchell’	Skaliter et al.,2023
乙酸苯甲酯Benzyl acetate	蜂蜜味和麝香味 Honey flavor and musk scent	梅花、结香、欧李Prunus mume，Edgeworthia chrysantha，Schisandra chinensis	李祖光等,2004；李晓颍等,2019；Bao et al.,2020
肉桂醛Cinnamic aldehyde	辛辣，甜味Spicy，sweet	梅花Prunus mume	张腾旬,2021
肉桂醇Cinnamic alcohol	风信子味，甜味 Hyacinth flavor，sweet taste	红口水仙、梅花 Narcissus poeticus L.，Prunus mume	Donatella et al.,2009；张腾旬,2021
乙酸肉桂酯Cinnamyl acetate	甜味，玫瑰及岩兰草混合香气Sweetness，rose and vetiver blend	梅花、草莓 Prunus mume，Fragaria × ananassa	张腾旬,2021；Wang et al.,2022；
苯乙醇Phenethyl alcohol	花香Floral	月季Rosa damescena	Yan et al.,2011
苯乙醛Phenylacetaldehyde	强烈的类似杏仁香 Intense almond-like aroma	月季、矮牵牛Rosa damescena， Petunia × hybrida‘Mitchell’	Koeduka et al.,2006；Yan et al.,2011

主要挥发性物质 Major VOCs	香味 Aroma profile	物种Species	参考文献 Reference
苯甲酸甲酯Methyl benzoate	花香、果香Floral，fruity	姜花、梅花Hedychium，Prunus mume	Yue et al.,2015；张腾旬,2021
苯甲醇Benzyl alcohol	微弱芳香 Faint aromatic notes	月季、单瓣茉莉、蜡梅、梅花 Rosa damescena，J. sambac‘Bijian danban’，Chimonanthus praecox L.，Prunus mume	Yan et al.,2011；Bao et al.,2020；张宇航等,2024；胡桂婷等,2025
苯甲醛Benzaldehyde	苦杏仁味 Bitter almond kernel	双孢菇、羊肚菌 Agaricus bisporus，Morchella deliciosa	鲁铁等,2022；Xie et al.,2024
丁香酚Eugenol	辛辣味Pungent	梅花、月季、草莓、矮牵牛 Prunus mume，Rosa damescena，Fragaria ananassa，Petunia × hybrida‘Mitchell’	Koeduka et al.,2006；Yan et al.,2011；张腾旬,2021；Wang et al.,2022；
甲基丁香酚Methyl Eugenol	辛辣、泥土味和类似丁香的香气Spicy，earthy flavor and similar to clove	丁香、梅花 Syringa oblata，Prunus mume	Bao et al.,2020
异丁香酚Isoeugenol	花香Floral	矮牵牛Petunia × hybrida‘Mitchell’	Skaliter et al.,2023
乙酸苯甲酯Benzyl acetate	蜂蜜味和麝香味 Honey flavor and musk scent	梅花、结香、欧李Prunus mume，Edgeworthia chrysantha，Schisandra chinensis	李祖光等,2004；李晓颍等,2019；Bao et al.,2020
肉桂醛Cinnamic aldehyde	辛辣，甜味Spicy，sweet	梅花Prunus mume	张腾旬,2021
肉桂醇Cinnamic alcohol	风信子味，甜味 Hyacinth flavor，sweet taste	红口水仙、梅花 Narcissus poeticus L.，Prunus mume	Donatella et al.,2009；张腾旬,2021
乙酸肉桂酯Cinnamyl acetate	甜味，玫瑰及岩兰草混合香气Sweetness，rose and vetiver blend	梅花、草莓 Prunus mume，Fragaria × ananassa	张腾旬,2021；Wang et al.,2022；
苯乙醇Phenethyl alcohol	花香Floral	月季Rosa damescena	Yan et al.,2011
苯乙醛Phenylacetaldehyde	强烈的类似杏仁香 Intense almond-like aroma	月季、矮牵牛Rosa damescena， Petunia × hybrida‘Mitchell’	Koeduka et al.,2006；Yan et al.,2011

主要挥发性物质 Major VOCs	香味 Aroma profile	物种Species	参考文献 Reference
1-辛烯-3-醇 1-Octen-3-ol	蘑菇、薰衣草、玫瑰和干草香气 Mushroom，lavender，rose，and hay fragrances	蘑菇Lentinula edodes	Hou et al.,2025
(Z)-3-壬烯-1-醇 (Z)-3-Nonen-1-ol	清香味Refreshing fragrance	黄瓜Cucumis sativus L.	郝丽宁等,2013
己醛Hexanal	绿叶或者切割草的香气 Green leaf，cut grass	番茄Solanum lycopersicum L.	Rambla et al.,2014
(E)-2-己烯醛 (E)-2-Hexenal	果香、绿叶青香 Fruity and green leaf	番茄、草莓、桃 Solanum lycopersicum L.， Fragaria × ananassa，Prunus persica L.	Harry,2018；曹雪梅,2019；关思慧等,2025
乙酸己酯 Hexyl acetate	梨味、苹果味Pear-flavored，apple-flavored	苹果、草莓Malus × domestica，Fragaria × ananassa	冯帅帅等,2020；Lu et al.,2021

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