Inheritance and enzymatic basis of anthocyanin malonylation in Fragaria × ananassa.

ABSTRACT: The cultivated strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa) is highly valued for its attractive color and pleasant taste, which is due to the secondary metabolites it accumulates. To clarify which factors influence the content of secondary metabolites in the fruit, F1 hybrids of the commercial strawberry cultivars "Senga Sengana" and "Candonga," which are adapted to different climatic zones, were produced. F1 progeny were grown in five European countries, and the content of secondary metabolites was analyzed. The results show that the genetic factor plays a more important role compared with environmental conditions. Cultivar "Senga Sengana" produced significantly more pelargonidin-3-O-(6'-O-malonyl)glucoside than "Candonga," regardless of the environmental conditions, and the progeny segregated with a

SUBMITTER: Wang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12551991 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature