中国农业科学 ›› 2026, Vol. 59 ›› Issue (15): 3267-3282.doi: 10.3864/j.issn.0578-1752.2026.15.003

• 作物遗传育种·种质资源·分子遗传学 • 上一篇    下一篇

高粱蜀黍苷生物合成与代谢调控机制及无/低蜀黍苷种质创新策略

吕孝松1(), 赖上坤2, 朱超3, 刘薇1, 夏前浩2, 姜雷3, 李桂英4, 张执金1, 朱莉1()   

  1. 1 中国农业科学院生物技术研究所, 北京 100081
    2 江苏省农业科学院宿迁农科所, 江苏宿迁 223800
    3 江苏洋河酒厂股份有限公司, 江苏宿迁 223800
    4 中国农业科学院作物科学研究所, 北京 100081
  • 收稿日期:2025-12-30 接受日期:2026-02-21 出版日期:2026-08-01 发布日期:2026-08-03
  • 通信作者:
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  • 联系方式: 吕孝松,E-mail:lvxiaosong2663@163.com。
  • 基金资助:
    江苏省科技计划(BE2023345); 国家自然科学基金(32272054); 国家重点研发计划(2023YFD1200705)

Regulatory Mechanisms of the Biosynthesis and Metabolism of Dhurrin and the Innovation Strategies for Sorghum Germplasm with Non- or Low- Dhurrin Content

LÜ XiaoSong1(), LAI ShangKun2, ZHU Chao3, LIU Wei1, XIA QianHao2, JIANG Lei3, LI GuiYing4, ZHANG ZhiJin1, ZHU Li1()   

  1. 1 Biotechnology Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081
    2 Suqian Institute of Agriculatural Sciences, Jiangsu Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Suqian 223800, Jiangsu
    3 Jiangsu Yanghe Distillery Co., Ltd., Suqian 223800, Jiangsu
    4 Institute of Crop Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100081
  • Received:2025-12-30 Accepted:2026-02-21 Published:2026-08-01 Online:2026-08-03

摘要:

高粱作为全球第五大禾谷类作物,在保障粮食安全、支撑饲料生产及推动酿造工业发展方面具有不可替代的战略价值。高粱特有的产氰糖苷——蜀黍苷(dhurrin),在植物防御与产业应用中呈现双重特性:一方面,作为关键的抗逆代谢产物,蜀黍苷在抵御干旱、盐碱和病虫害等逆境胁迫中发挥重要作用,增强植株的环境适应能力;另一方面,在组织受损或加工过程中,蜀黍苷可被β-葡萄糖苷酶水解,释放出有毒的氰化氢(HCN),不仅对畜禽造成中毒风险,还可能影响酿造产品的风味稳定性与品质。本文系统梳理了蜀黍苷在高粱体内的时空分布规律,深入解析其生物合成、活化、解毒和再循环等环节构成的复杂代谢网络及其调控机制。研究表明,蜀黍苷的生物合成主要依赖细胞色素P450酶家族(CYP79A1和CYP71E1)的级联催化,由UGT85B1等糖基转移酶催化糖基化反应,并通过多酶复合物的协同反应完成;其活化过程与植物组织损伤程度密切相关,β-葡萄糖苷酶的水解作用是关键步骤。在饲用领域,未充分处理的高粱秸秆或青贮饲料中残留的蜀黍苷可能引发动物氢氰酸中毒,限制其饲用安全性;在酿造过程中,蜀黍苷降解产物氰化物可进一步反应生成致癌物氨基甲酸乙酯(ethyl carbamate,EC),对白酒的食品安全构成潜在威胁。针对上述风险,本文归纳了包括物理预处理、酶抑制剂添加,以及微生物发酵降解在内的多种减毒策略。更重要的是,基于对蜀黍苷代谢通路的深入认知,本文进一步提出通过分子设计育种创制无或低蜀黍苷高粱新种质的可行性路径,利用CRISPR/Cas9等基因编辑技术定向敲除关键合成基因,旨在从源头上降低风险。本研究为高粱蜀黍苷的代谢定向调控、安全加工与高效利用提供了系统的理论支持与实践指导,对促进高粱全产业链的绿色可持续发展具有重要意义。

关键词: 高粱, 蜀黍苷, 代谢途径, 调控因素, 育种策略

Abstract:

Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench, as the fifth most important cereal crop globally, plays an irreplaceable strategic role in ensuring food security, supporting feed production, and promoting the development of the brewing industry. Dhurrin, as cyanogenic glycoside unique to sorghum, exhibits a dual role in plant defense and industrial applications. On one hand, as a key stress-responsive metabolite, dhurrin enhances plant resilience against adverse stresses such as drought, salinity, and pests and diseases. On the other hand, upon tissue damage or during processing, dhurrin can be hydrolyzed by β-glucosidase to release toxic hydrogen cyanide (HCN), posing potential risks of livestock health and brewing quality. This paper systematically reviews the spatiotemporal distribution characteristics of dhurrin, elucidates its metabolic network (encompassing biosynthesis, activation, detoxification, and recycling) and regulatory mechanisms. Research indicates that the biosynthesis of dhurrin mainly relies on the sequential catalysis of cytochrome P450 enzyme family (CYP79A1 and CYP71E1), with the glycosylation reaction catalyzed by glycosyltransferases such as UGT85B1, and is completed through the cooperative reaction of multi-enzyme complexes; its activation process is closely related to the degree of plant tissue damage, and the hydrolysis action of β-glucosidase is a key step. In the field of animal feed utilization, residual dhurrin in insufficiently processed sorghum stalks or silage may induce HCN poisoning in animals, limiting its safety as feedstock. During the brewing process, cyanide released from dhurrin degradation can further react to form the carcinogen ethyl carbamate (EC), which poses a potential threat to the food safety of Baijiu (Chinese liquor). In response to the aforementioned risks, this paper summarizes multiple detoxification strategies, including physical pretreatment, enzyme inhibitors, and microbial degradation. More importantly, based on a deep understanding of the dhurrin metabolic pathway, this paper further proposes a feasible approach for developing non- or low-dhurrin sorghum germplasm through molecular breeding. By utilizing gene-editing technologies such as CRISPR/Cas9 to precisely knock out key biosynthetic genes, thereby reducing risks at the source. This research provides comprehensive theoretical support and practical guidance for the targeted regulation of metabolism, safe processing, and efficient utilization of dhurrin in sorghum, which is of great significance for promoting the green and sustainable development of the entire sorghum industry chain.

Key words: Sorghum bicolor, dhurrin, metabolic pathway, regulatory factors, breeding strategy