Abstract

   The global significance of Colocasia esculenta, a tuber crop rich in
   nutritional value and starch, prompts further investigation into its
   corm development. Background: Previous studies have focused on starch
   accumulation within the tubers, yet the genetic and proteomic basis of
   corm expansion remains largely unexplored. This study aims to elucidate
   the key genes and proteins involved in this process. Methods: We
   selected ‘Lipu Taro No.1’ and conducted a longitudinal starch content
   analysis, full-length transcriptome sequencing, and a proteomic
   analysis during three distinct stages of corm development. Results: Our
   findings reveal a significant increase in both amylose and amylopectin
   contents as the corm develops, indicating the temporal regulation of
   starch biosynthesis. The integration of transcriptome and proteomic
   data identified differentially expressed genes and proteins associated
   with starch and sucrose metabolism, as well as plant hormone signal
   transduction. Conclusions: This study delineates a temporal gene
   expression pattern that is crucial for starch synthesis and provides
   insights into the regulatory mechanisms controlling corm expansion and
   starch deposition, offering valuable references for future molecular