Article
Genetic diversity of red-fleshed apples (Malus)
2012-05-01
Abstract excerpt
Anthocyanins are flavonoid pigments imparting red, blue, or purple pigmentation to fruits, flowers and foliage. These compounds are powerful antioxidants in vitro, and are widely believed to contribute to human health. The fruit of the domestic apple (Malus x domestica) is a popular and important source of nutrients, and is considered one of the top ‘functional foods’—those foods that have inherent health-promotin...
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- Literature Corpus work
- 15938e48-75c8-5593-b4d1-0241f2a2b747
- DOI
- 10.1007/s10681-011-0579-7
