Anthocyanins are natural pigments with antioxidant effects that exist in various fruits and
vegetables. The accumulation of anthocyanins is induced by environmental signals and …

Plant specialized metabolites (PSMs) play essential roles in the adaptation to harsh
environments and function in plant defense responses. PSMs act as key components of …

Red pear is favored because of its bright appearance and abundant anthocyanins.
Anthocyanin biosynthesis is controlled by transcription factors (TFs) forming regulatory …

Wounding stress leads to anthocyanin accumulation. However, the underlying molecular
mechanism remains elusive. In this study, Md WRKY 40 was found to promote wounding …

Abstract Apple (Malus domestica Borkh.) is one of the most widely produced and
economically important fruits in temperate regions. Fruit color development in apple is a …

Red-fleshed apple fruits are popular because of their high flavonoid content. Although
MdMYB10 and its homologs have been identified as crucial regulators of the fruit coloring …

Abstract Background Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) is an economically important
vegetable crop species. However, it is susceptible to various abiotic and biotic stresses …

Increasing biotic and abiotic stresses are seriously impeding the growth and yield of staple
crops and threatening global food security. As one of the largest classes of regulators in …

In plants, flavonoids are important secondary metabolites that contribute to the nutritional
quality of many foods. Apple is a popular and frequently consumed food because of its high …

Light conditions can cause quantitative and qualitative changes in anthocyanin. However,
little is known about the underlying mechanism of light quality-regulated anthocyanin …