Analysis of Genotypic Variations in the Anthocyanin Biosynthetic Pathway in Potatoes.

ABSTRACT: Anthocyanins are pigments that contribute to plant defense and adaptation to environmental stresses. Given their antioxidant properties and positive impacts on human health, enhancing anthocyanin biosynthesis in plants holds significant economic importance. In potato, several genotypes produce a high amount of anthocyanins, but the molecular mechanisms underlying the genotypic variation of anthocyanin content remain poorly understood. Here, key genes that may determine the genotype-dependent capacity for anthocyanin biosynthesis were analyzed. Anthocyanin content in tubers from five genotypes was measured, and Heimeiren and Desiree, exhibiting high and low anthocyanin content, respectively, were selected. We were unable to identify any evidence of differing activity in anthocyanin biosynth

SUBMITTER: Lee CM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12465227 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature