Advances in the molecular regulation of anthocyanins in solanaceous vegetables.

Author: Huiqin YANG ¹ ; Jiali WANG ¹ ; Sirui LI ¹ ; Yi NIU ¹ ; Qinglin TANG ¹ ; Dayong WEI ¹ ; Yongqing WANG ² ; Zhimin WANG ¹
Author Information

1. Chongqing Key Laboratory of Olericulture, College of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China.
2. Institute of Vegetables and Flowers, Chongqing Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Chongqing 401329, China.
Publication Type:Review
Keywords: anthocyanins; biosynthesis; regulation; solanaceous vegetables
MeSH: Anthocyanins/metabolism*; Fruit/genetics*; Gene Expression Regulation, Plant; Plant Breeding; Vegetables/genetics*
From: Chinese Journal of Biotechnology 2022;38(5):1738-1752
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Anthocyanins are widely distributed water-soluble pigments that not only give the fruit colorful appearances, but also are important sources of natural edible pigments. In recent years, the interest on anthocyanins of solanaceous vegetables is increasing. This paper summarized the structure of anthocyanins and its biosynthetic pathway, the structural genes and regulatory genes involved in the biosynthesis of anthocyanins in solanaceous vegetables, as well as the environmental factors affecting the biosynthesis. This review may help clarify the synthesis and regulation mechanism of anthocyanins in solanaceous vegetables and make better use of anthocyanins for quality breeding of fruit colors.