On the developmental and environmental regulation of secondary metabolism in Vaccinium spp. berries

Secondary metabolites have important defense and signaling roles, and they contribute to the overall quality of developing and ripening fruits. Blueberries, bilberries, cranberries and other Vaccinium berries are fleshy berry fruits recognized for the high levels of bioactive compounds, especially a...

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Main Authors: Katja eKarppinen, Laura eZoratti, Nga eNguyenquynh, Hely Margaretha Häggman, Laura eJaakola
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2016-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Plant Science
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fpls.2016.00655/full