Genetic factors explaining anthocyanin pigmentation differences.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Anthocyanins are important contributors to coloration across a wide phylogenetic range of plants. Biological functions of anthocyanins span from reproduction to protection against biotic and abiotic stressors. Owing to a clearly visible phenotype of mutants, the anthocyanin biosynthesis and its sophisticated regulation have been studied in numerous plant species. Genes encoding the anthocyanin biosynthesis enzymes are regulated by a transcription factor complex comprising MYB, bHLH and WD40 proteins.

Results

A systematic comparison of anthocyanin-pigmented vs. non-pigmented varieties was performed within numerous plant species covering the taxonomic diversity of flowering plants. The literature was screened for cases in which genetic factors causing anthocyanin lo

SUBMITTER: Marin-Recinos MF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11221117 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature