Light Induces Carotenoid Biosynthesis-Related Gene Expression, Accumulation of Pigment Content, and Expression of the Small Heat Shock Protein in Apple Fruit

The coloration of the apple fruit (<i>Malus × domestica</i> Borkh.) depends on pigment content. Light stimulus activates a broad range of photosynthesis-related genes, including carotenoids. The effect of light on two red commercial apple cultivars, ‘Summer Prince’ and ‘Arisoo’ at the ju...

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Main Authors: Van Giap Do, Youngsuk Lee, Hunjoong Kweon, Seonae Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-05-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/23/11/6153