Phenylpropanoid metabolism is one of the most important metabolisms in plants, yielding
more than 8,000 metabolites contributing to plant development and plant–environment …

Basic helix-loop-helices (bHLHs) are present in all eukaryotes and form one of the largest
families of transcription factors (TFs) found in plants. bHLHs function as transcriptional …

Background Trichomes play a key role in the development of plants and exist in a wide
variety of species. Results In this paper, it was reviewed that the structure and morphology …

Flavonoids are secondary metabolites derived from the general phenylpropanoid pathway
and are widespread throughout the plant kingdom. The functions of flavonoids are diverse …

Anthocyanins contribute to the quality and flavour of fruits. They are produced through the
phenylpropanoid pathway, which is regulated by specific key genes that have been …

Red fruits are popular and widely accepted by consumers because of an enhanced
appearance and enriched anthocyanins. The molecular mechanism of anthocyanin …

The basic leucine zipper (bZIP) transcription factor HY5 plays a multifaceted role in plant
growth and development. Here the apple MdHY5 gene was cloned based on its homology …

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

Highlights•There is mounting interest in engineering the types and levels of anthocyanins in
plants.•The colourants and food industries are interested in engineering anthocyanins to …

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