Anthocyanins are natural water-soluble pigments that are important in plants because they
endow a variety of colors to vegetative tissues and reproductive plant organs, mainly …

Anthocyanins play a variety of adaptive roles in both vegetative tissues and reproductive
organs of plants. The broad functionality of these compounds requires sophisticated …

Ethylene induces anthocyanin biosynthesis in most fruits, including apple (Malus domestica)
and plum (Prunus spp.). By contrast, ethylene inhibits anthocyanin biosynthesis in pear …

Since the roots are the very organ where plants first sense and respond drought stress, it is
of great importance to better understand root responses to drought. Yet the underlying …

CRISPR/Cas, one of the most rapidly developing technologies in the world, has been
applied successfully in plant science. To test new nucleases, gRNA expression systems and …

Flavones are among the major colorless pigments synthesized through branches of the
flavonoid pathway in plants. However, due to the absence of a gene encoding flavone …

Petal blotches are commonly observed in many angiosperm families and not only influence
plant–pollinator interactions but also confer high ornamental value. Tree peony (Paeonia …

Anthocyanins are common secondary metabolites in plants that confer red, blue, and purple
colorations in plants and are highly desired by consumers for their visual appearance and …

Flower color is the decisive factor that affects the commercial value of ornamental flowers.
Therefore, it is important to study the regulation of flower color formation in lily to discover the …

Anthocyanin accumulation in plants plays important roles in plant growth and development,
as well as the response to environmental stresses. Anthocyanins have antioxidant …