Dark side of anthocyanin pigmentation.

ABSTRACT: Dark pigmentation can be observed in various parts of the plant, ranging from foliage to petals and berries. Here, we review the available knowledge about dark pigmentation in plants and the potential for biotechnological applications. The molecular basis of black pigmentation appears to vary among species, with anthocyanins playing a significant role, although specific anthocyanin types and their mechanisms differ. These findings suggest that the development of phenotypes is species-specific or varies between larger taxonomic groups; this is further supported by the polyphyletic nature of dark pigmentation. Additionally, several different regulatory mechanisms have been described for the occurrence of dark pigmentation. First, the repression or knockout of the competing flavone biosynthes

SUBMITTER: Wolff K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12477305 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature