Anthocyanin Biosynthesis and Degradation Mechanisms in Solanaceous Vegetables: A Review
Anthocyanins are a group of polyphenolic pigments that are ubiquitously found in the plant kingdom. In plants, anthocyanins play a role not only in reproduction, by attracting pollinators and seed dispersers, but also in protection against various abiotic and biotic stresses. There is accumulating e...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2018-03-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Chemistry |
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Online Access: | http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fchem.2018.00052/full |