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 …

Key message This research reveals the different expression patterns of anthocyanin
biosynthesis enzyme genes and transcription factors in six red-skinned pear cultivars with …

To reveal the molecular mechanisms that led to the red/green color mutation of pear
between the cultivar 'Early red Doyenne du Comice'and its green variant strain, the full …

Fruit skin color is an important parameter of outer quality and plays an important role in
attracting customers. In many plants, it is the result of coordinative regulation of anthocyanin …

Red skin is an important quality trait for pear fruits and is determined by the concentration
and composition of anthocyanins. The regulatory mechanism underlying anthocyanin …

The red color of fruit is an attractive plant trait for consumers. Plants with color-faded fruit
have a lower commercial value, such as 'Red Bartlett'pears (Pyrus communis L.) that have …

Background Fruit color is one of the most important economic traits of the sweet cherry
(Prunus avium L.). The red coloration of sweet cherry fruit is mainly attributed to …

The color of the peel is the most direct reflection of fruit quality, and is also an important
factor in attracting consumers. The 'Red Bartlett'pear (Pyrus communis L.) is a red bud sport …

Differences in coloration exist among red pear cultivars. Here, we selected six red pear
cultivars with different genetic backgrounds to elucidate the characteristics of fruit …

Pear (Pyrus L.) is one of the most important temperate fruit crops worldwide, with
considerable economic value and significant health benefits. Red-skinned pears have an …