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ANTHOCYANIN1 from Solanum chilense is more efficient in accumulating anthocyanin metabolites than its Solanum lycopersicum counterpart in association with the ANTHOCYANIN FRUIT phenotype of tomato.
TAG. Theoretical and applied genetics. Theoretische und angewandte Genetik - 1 Feb 2012
Schreiber Gali, Reuveni Moshe, Evenor Dalia, Oren-Shamir Michal, Ovadia Rinat, Sapir-Mir Maya, Bootbool-Man Amir, Nahon Sahadia, Shlomo Haviva, Chen Lea, Levin Ilan
Abstract excerpt
Anthocyanins are flavonoid metabolites contributing attractive colors and antioxidant qualities to the human diet. Accordingly, there is a growing interest in developing crops enriched with these compounds. Fruits of the cultivated tomato, Solanum (S.) lycopersicum, do not normally produce high levels of anthocyanins. However, several wild tomato species yield anthocyanin-pigmented fruits, and this trait has been...
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