Dissecting genetic architecture of grape proanthocyanidin composition through quantitative trait locus mapping

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Proanthocyanidins (PAs), or condensed tannins, are flavonoid polymers, widespread throughout the plant kingdom, which provide protection against herbivores while conferring organoleptic and nutritive values to plant-derived foods, su...

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Main Authors: Huang Yung-Fen, Doligez Agnès, Fournier-Level Alexandre, Le Cunff Loïc, Bertrand Yves, Canaguier Aurélie, Morel Cécile, Miralles Valérie, Veran Frédéric, Souquet Jean-Marc, Cheynier Véronique, Terrier Nancy, This Patrice
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-02-01
Series:BMC Plant Biology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2229/12/30