The role of phytochromes in regulating biosynthesis of sterol glycoalkaloid in eggplant leaves.

Glycoalkaloids are toxic compounds that are synthesized by many Solanum species. Glycoalkaloid biosynthesis is influenced by plant genetic and environmental conditions. Although many studies have shown that light is an important factor affecting glycoalkaloid biosynthesis, the specific mechanism is...

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Main Authors: Cui-Cui Wang, Maria Sulli, Da-Qi Fu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2017-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5728552?pdf=render