Understanding Alstroemeria pallida Flower Colour: Links between Phenotype, Anthocyanins and Gene Expression.

ABSTRACT: Flower colour is mainly due to the accumulation of flavonoids, carotenoids and betalains in the petals. Of these pigments, flavonoids are responsible for a wide variety of colours ranging from pale yellow (flavones, flavonols and flavanodiols) to blue-violet (anthocyanins). This character plays a crucial ecological role by attracting and guiding pollinators. Moreover, in the ornamental plants market, colour has been consistently identified as the main feature chosen by consumers when buying flowers. Considering the importance of this character, the aim of this study was to evaluate flower colour in the native Chilean geophyte Alstroemeria pallida, by using three different approaches. Firstly, the phenotype was assessed using both a colour chart and a colourimeter, obtaining CIELab paramete

SUBMITTER: Donoso A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7824551 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature