An arginine-to-histidine mutation in flavanone-3-hydroxylase results in pink strawberry fruits.

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Fruit color is a very important external commodity factor for consumers. Compared to the most typical red octoploid strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa), the pink strawberry often sells for a more expensive price and has a higher economic benefit due to its outstanding color. However, few studies have examined the molecular basis of pink-colored strawberry fruit. Through an EMS mutagenesis of woodland strawberry...

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