The basic helix-loop-helix (bHLH) transcription factor family is one of the largest transcription
factor gene families in Arabidopsis thaliana, and contains a bHLH motif that is highly …

Anthocyanins are a group of polyphenolic pigments that are ubiquitously found in the plant
kingdom. In plants, anthocyanins play a role not only in reproduction, by attracting …

Flavonoids are by far the largest class of polyphenols with huge structural and functional
diversity. However, the mystery regarding the exact evolutionary pressures which lead to the …

Anthocyanins act as polyphenolic pigment that is ubiquitously found in plants. Anthocyanins
play a role not only in health-promoting as an antioxidant, but also in protection against all …

Anthocyanins represent the major red, purple, and blue pigments in many flowers, fruits,
vegetables, and cereals. They are also recognized as important health-promoting …

Key message This review contains functional roles of MYB transcription factors in the
transcriptional regulation of anthocyanin biosynthesis in horticultural plants. This review …

MicroRNAs are a class of non-coding small RNAs involved in the negative regulation of
gene expression, which play critical roles in developmental and metabolic pathways …

Abscisic acid (ABA) induces anthocyanin biosynthesis in many plant species. However, the
molecular mechanism of ABA-regulated anthocyanin biosynthesis remains unclear. As a …

The anthocyanin synthetic pathway is regulated centrally by an MYB-bHLH-WD40 (MBW)
complex. Anthocyanin pigmentation is an important fruit quality trait in red-fleshed kiwifruit; …

Anthocyanins are naturally occurring flavonoids derived from the phenylpropanoid pathway.
There is increasing evidence of the preventative and protective roles of anthocyanins …