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Tomato Leaf Color Diversity as a Functional Trait: Molecular Mechanisms, Physiological Significance, and Environmental Responses.
International journal of molecular sciences - 9 Jul 2026
Jan Rahmatullah, Iqbal Shahzad, Ali Sajad, Kim Kyung-Min
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Leaf color in tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) is a complex and highly informative trait that reflects pigment metabolism, chloroplast development, genetic regulation, hormonal signaling, and environmental influences. This review synthesizes current knowledge on the biological basis and diversity of tomato leaf coloration, with a particular focus on the roles of chlorophylls, carotenoids, anthocyanins, and...
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