Glucosinolates are secondary defense metabolites produced by plants of the order
Brassicales, which includes the model species Arabidopsis and many crop species. In the …

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

Plants require sophisticated regulatory mechanisms to ensure the degree of anthocyanin
pigmentation is appropriate to myriad developmental and environmental signals. Central to …

The general phenylpropanoid metabolism generates an enormous array of secondary
metabolites based on the few intermediates of the shikimate pathway as the core unit. The …

The expansion of gene families encoding regulatory proteins is typically associated with the
increase in complexity characteristic of multi‐cellular organisms. The MYB and basic helix …

Anthocyanins represent the major red, purple, violet and blue pigments in many flowers and
fruits. They attract pollinators and seed dispersers and defend plants against abiotic and …

Flavonoids are secondary metabolites involved in several aspects of plant development and
defence. They colour fruits and flowers, favouring seed and pollen dispersal, and contribute …

Plant compounds that are perceived by humans to have color are generally referred to as
'pigments'. Their varied structures and colors have long fascinated chemists and biologists …

Flavonoids exhibit amazing structural diversity and play different roles in plants. Besides,
these compounds have been associated with several health benefits in humans. Several …

Plants produce thousands of secondary metabolites (aka specialized metabolites) of diverse
chemical nature. These compounds play important roles in protecting plants under adverse …