Anthocyanin Biosynthesis and Degradation Mechanisms in Solanaceous Vegetables: A Review

• Published in: Frontiers in chemistry Vol. 6; p. 52
• Main Authors: Liu, Ying, Tikunov, Yury, Schouten, Rob E., Marcelis, Leo F. M., Visser, Richard G. F., Bovy, Arnaud
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Frontiers Media S.A 09.03.2018
• Subjects: anthocyanin biosynthesis; anthocyanin degradation; chemical structure; Chemistry; discoloration; environmental regulation; EPS; Horticulture & Product Physiology; Horticulture and Product Physiology Group; Laboratorium voor Plantenveredeling; Laboratory of Plant Breeding; Leerstoelgroep Tuinbouw en Product Fysiologie; MYB transcription factor; PBR Breeding for Quality; PE&RC; Plant Breeding; Tuinbouw & Productfysiologie; WUR PB Breeding for Quality; WUR Plant Breeding; discoloration; light dependence; anthocyanin degradation; chemical structure; Solanaceae; MYB transcription factor; anthocyanin biosynthesis; environmental regulation

Anthocyanins are a group of polyphenolic pigments that are ubiquitously found in the plant kingdom. In plants, anthocyanins play a role not only in reproduction, by attracting pollinators and seed dispersers, but also in protection against various abiotic and biotic stresses. There is accumulating e...