Accumulation of Anthocyanins: An Adaptation Strategy of Mikania micrantha to Low Temperature in Winter

The accumulation of anthocyanins in leaves and stems of Mikania micrantha improves its adaptability to low-temperature environments during winter in areas where this species is invasive. The accumulation of anthocyanins in M. micrantha causes the plants to exhibit red coloration when encountering lo...

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Main Authors: Qilei Zhang, Junjie Zhai, Ling Shao, Wei Lin, Changlian Peng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Plant Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpls.2019.01049/full