Berry skin development in Norton grape: Distinct patterns of transcriptional regulation and flavonoid biosynthesis

ABSTRACT: Background: The complex and dynamic changes during grape berry development have been studied in Vitis vinifera, but little is known about these processes in other Vitis species. The grape variety ‘Norton’, with a major portion of its genome derived from Vitis aestivalis, maintains high levels of malic acid and phenolic acids in the ripening berries in comparison with V. vinifera varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon. Furthermore, Norton berries develop a remarkably high level of resistance to most fungal pathogens while Cabernet Sauvignon berries remain susceptible to those pathogens. The distinct characteristics of Norton and Cabernet Sauvignon merit a comprehensive analysis of transcriptional regulation and metabolite pathways. Results: A microarray study was conducted on transcriptom

ORGANISM(S): Vitis sp. cv. 'Norton'

SUBMITTER: Mohammad Ali 

PROVIDER: E-GEOD-24561 | biostudies-arrayexpress |

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-arrayexpress