Characterisation of betalain biosynthesis in Parakeelya flowers identifies the key biosynthetic gene DOD as belonging to an expanded LigB gene family that is conserved in betalain-producing species

Characterisation of betalain biosynthesis in Parakeelya flowers identifies the key biosynthetic gene DOD as belonging to an expanded LigB gene family that is conserved in betalain-producing species

Plant betalain pigments are intriguing because they are restricted to the Caryophyllales and are mutually exclusive with the more common anthocyanins. However, betalain biosynthesis is poorly understood compared to that of anthocyanins. In this study, betalain production and betalain-related genes w...

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Main Authors: Hsiao-Hang eChung, Kathy E Schwinn, David H Lewis, Baxter eMassey, Hanh eNgo, Kate E Calcott, Ross eCrowhurst, Kevin S Gould, Daryl C Joyce, Kevin M Davies, Dion K Harrison
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2015-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Plant Science
Subjects:
Dioxygenases
Pigmentation
flower colour
Betalain
Caryophyllales
Doda
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fpls.2015.00499/full

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