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 …

Fruits are major sources of essential nutrients and serve as staple foods in some areas of
the world. The increasing human population and changes in climate experienced worldwide …

Poor vitamin D status is a global health problem; insufficiency underpins higher risk of
cancer, neurocognitive decline and all-cause mortality. Most foods contain little vitamin D …

Humans heavily rely on dozens of domesticated plant species that have been further
improved through intensive breeding. To evaluate how breeding changed the tomato fruit …

Wild tomato species represent a rich gene pool for numerous desirable traits lost during
domestication. Here, we exploited an introgression population representing wild desert …

Fruit color is an important horticultural trait, which greatly affects consumer preferences. In
tomato, fruit color is determined by the accumulation of different pigments, such as …

Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is an established model for studying fruit biology; however,
most studies of tomato fruit growth and ripening are based on homogenized pericarp, and …

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 …

A diet rich in vegetables has been associated with a reduced risk of many diseases related
to aging and modern lifestyle. Over the past several decades, many researches have …

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