RNA-seq analysis of superficial scald in 'Packham's Triumph' pears
his study investigates the molecular mechanisms associated with superficial scald development in 'Packham's Triumph' pears, with particular emphasis on the effects of orchard conditions and postharvest storage. RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) was performed to characterize transcriptional responses associated with superficial scald, and the resulting reads were used for de novo transcriptome assembly and gene expression analysis. The transcriptomic data, together with metabolic analyses, aim to improve understanding of the biological processes underlying superficial scald development and the influence of preharvest and postharvest factors on this economically important physiological disorder.