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Fine Mapping Identifies SmFAS Encoding an Anthocyanidin Synthase as a Putative Candidate Gene for Flower Purple Color in Solanum melongena L.
International journal of molecular sciences - 9 Mar 2018
Chen Mengqiang, Xu Mengyun, Xiao Yao, Cui Dandan, Qin Yongqiang, Wu Jiaqi, Wang Wenyi, Wang Guoping
Abstract excerpt
Anthocyanins are the main pigments in flowers and fruits. These pigments are responsible for the red, red-purple, violet, and purple color in plants, and act as insect and animal attractants. In this study, phenotypic analysis of the purple flower color in eggplant indicated that the flower color is controlled by a single dominant gene, FAS. Using an F₂ mapping population derived from a cross between...
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