Understanding <i>Alstroemeria pallida</i> Flower Colour: Links between Phenotype, Anthocyanins and Gene Expression
Flower colour is mainly due to the accumulation of flavonoids, carotenoids and betalains in the petals. Of these pigments, flavonoids are responsible for a wide variety of colours ranging from pale yellow (flavones, flavonols and flavanodiols) to blue-violet (anthocyanins). This character plays a cr...
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MDPI AG
2021-12-01
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/10/1/55 |