Proanthocyanidins (PAs) are secondary metabolites that contribute to important plant traits
like fruit astringency. Persimmon (Diospyros kaki Thunb.) is unique for accumulating …

Radish (Raphanus sativus L.), is an important root vegetable crop grown worldwide, and it
contains phyto-anthocyanins. However, only limited studies have been conducted to …

Differential screening by PCR‐select subtraction was carried out for cDNAs from leaves of
red and green perilla, two chemovarietal forms of Perilla frutescens regarding anthocyanin …

Proanthocyanidins (PAs) play an important role in plant disease defense and have
beneficial effects on human health. We isolated and characterized a novel R2R3 MYB-type …

Anthocyanin concentration is the key determinant for red skin color in pear fruit. However,
the molecular basis for development of red skin is complicated and has not been well …

Single-repeat R3 MYB transcription factors like CPC (CAPRICE) are known to play roles in
developmental processes such as root hair differentiation and trichome initiation. However …

The accumulation of proanthocyanidins is regulated by a complex of transcription factors
composed of R2R3 MYB, basic helix-loop-helix, and WD40 proteins that activate the …

Red leaves in autumn are characteristic of a very early-maturing ripening variety of peach
(Prunus persica). Analysis of the genetic factors and molecular mechanisms associated with …

Phenylalanine ammonia-lyase (PAL) is the first step key enzyme of the flavonoid
biosynthesis pathway which played an essential role in plant anthocyanin accumulation …

Proanthocyanidins (PAs; or condensed tannins) are a major class of flavonoids that
contribute to citrus fruit quality. However, the molecular mechanism responsible for PA …