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Cyanidin based anthocyanin biosynthesis in orange carrot is restored by expression of AmRosea1 and AmDelila, MYB and bHLH transcription factors.
Plant molecular biology - 1 Jul 2020
Sharma Shrikant, Holme Inger B, Dionisio Giuseppe, Kodama Miyako, Dzhanfezova Tsaneta, Joernsgaard Bjarne, Brinch-Pedersen Henrik
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KEY MESSAGE: The simultaneous expression of AmRosea1 and AmDelila transcription factors from snapdragon can activate the anthocyanin pathway in orange carrots, leading to the synthesis and accumulation of anthocyanins in the taproots. Anthocyanins are phenolic compounds produced in various parts of plants. They are used as natural food dyes and are reported as beneficial antioxidants for humans. Black carrot is...
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