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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| author | Ying Liu Ying Liu Ying Liu Yury Tikunov Rob E. Schouten Leo F. M. Marcelis Richard G. F. Visser Arnaud Bovy |
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| description | 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 evidence that anthocyanins have health-promoting properties, which makes anthocyanin metabolism an interesting target for breeders and researchers. In this review, the state of the art knowledge concerning anthocyanins in the Solanaceous vegetables, i.e., pepper, tomato, eggplant, and potato, is discussed, including biochemistry and biological function of anthocyanins, as well as their genetic and environmental regulation. Anthocyanin accumulation is determined by the balance between biosynthesis and degradation. Although the anthocyanin biosynthetic pathway has been well-studied in Solanaceous vegetables, more research is needed on the inhibition of biosynthesis and, in particular, the anthocyanin degradation mechanisms if we want to control anthocyanin content of Solanaceous vegetables. In addition, anthocyanin metabolism is distinctly affected by environmental conditions, but the molecular regulation of these effects is poorly understood. Existing knowledge is summarized and current gaps in our understanding are highlighted and discussed, to create opportunities for the development of anthocyanin-rich crops through breeding and environmental management. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-0b8be01d92bb4736a1cfea94f2da04482022-12-21T17:31:05ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Chemistry2296-26462018-03-01610.3389/fchem.2018.00052308869Anthocyanin Biosynthesis and Degradation Mechanisms in Solanaceous Vegetables: A ReviewYing Liu0Ying Liu1Ying Liu2Yury Tikunov3Rob E. Schouten4Leo F. M. Marcelis5Richard G. F. Visser6Arnaud Bovy7Plant Breeding, Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen, NetherlandsHorticulture and Product Physiology, Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen, NetherlandsGraduate School Production Ecology & Resource Conservation, Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen, NetherlandsPlant Breeding, Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen, NetherlandsHorticulture and Product Physiology, Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen, NetherlandsHorticulture and Product Physiology, Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen, NetherlandsPlant Breeding, Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen, NetherlandsPlant Breeding, Wageningen University and Research, Wageningen, NetherlandsAnthocyanins 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 evidence that anthocyanins have health-promoting properties, which makes anthocyanin metabolism an interesting target for breeders and researchers. In this review, the state of the art knowledge concerning anthocyanins in the Solanaceous vegetables, i.e., pepper, tomato, eggplant, and potato, is discussed, including biochemistry and biological function of anthocyanins, as well as their genetic and environmental regulation. Anthocyanin accumulation is determined by the balance between biosynthesis and degradation. Although the anthocyanin biosynthetic pathway has been well-studied in Solanaceous vegetables, more research is needed on the inhibition of biosynthesis and, in particular, the anthocyanin degradation mechanisms if we want to control anthocyanin content of Solanaceous vegetables. In addition, anthocyanin metabolism is distinctly affected by environmental conditions, but the molecular regulation of these effects is poorly understood. Existing knowledge is summarized and current gaps in our understanding are highlighted and discussed, to create opportunities for the development of anthocyanin-rich crops through breeding and environmental management.http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fchem.2018.00052/fullanthocyanin biosynthesisanthocyanin degradationchemical structureMYB transcription factordiscolorationenvironmental regulation |
| spellingShingle | Ying Liu Ying Liu Ying Liu Yury Tikunov Rob E. Schouten Leo F. M. Marcelis Richard G. F. Visser Arnaud Bovy Anthocyanin Biosynthesis and Degradation Mechanisms in Solanaceous Vegetables: A Review Frontiers in Chemistry anthocyanin biosynthesis anthocyanin degradation chemical structure MYB transcription factor discoloration environmental regulation |
| title | Anthocyanin Biosynthesis and Degradation Mechanisms in Solanaceous Vegetables: A Review |
| title_full | Anthocyanin Biosynthesis and Degradation Mechanisms in Solanaceous Vegetables: A Review |
| title_fullStr | Anthocyanin Biosynthesis and Degradation Mechanisms in Solanaceous Vegetables: A Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Anthocyanin Biosynthesis and Degradation Mechanisms in Solanaceous Vegetables: A Review |
| title_short | Anthocyanin Biosynthesis and Degradation Mechanisms in Solanaceous Vegetables: A Review |
| title_sort | anthocyanin biosynthesis and degradation mechanisms in solanaceous vegetables a review |
| topic | anthocyanin biosynthesis anthocyanin degradation chemical structure MYB transcription factor discoloration environmental regulation |
| url | http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fchem.2018.00052/full |
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