Jezek, M., Zörb, C., Merkt, N. and Geilfus, C.-M. (2018) Anthocyanin management in fruits by fertilization. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 66(4), pp. 753-764. (doi: 10.1021/acs.jafc.7b03813) (PMID:29297687)
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Abstract
Anthocyanins are water-soluble vacuolar plant pigments that are mainly synthesized in epidermal layers and the flesh of fruits such as apples, cherries, grapes, and other berries. Because of their attractive red to purple coloration and their health-promoting potential, anthocyanins are significant determinants for the quality and market value of fruits and fruit-derived products. In crops, anthocyanin accumulation in leaves can be caused by nutrient deficiency which is usually ascribed to insufficient nitrogen or phosphorus fertilization. However, it is a little-known fact that the plant’s nutrient status also impacts anthocyanin synthesis in fruits. Hence, strategic nutrient supply can be a powerful tool to modify the anthocyanin content and consequently the quality and market value of important agricultural commodities. Here we summarize the current knowledge of the influence of plant nutrients on anthocyanin synthesis in fruits of major global market value and discuss the underlying cellular processes that integrate nutrient signaling with fruit anthocyanin formation. It is highlighted that fertilization that is finely tuned in amount and timing has the potential to positively influence the fruit quality by regulating anthocyanin levels. We outline new approaches to enrich plant based foods with health-promoting anthocyanins.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Additional Information: | Mareike Jezek received a scholarship from the Heinrich-Boell-Foundation, which is gratefully acknowledged. |
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Jezek, Mareike |
| Authors: | Jezek, M., Zörb, C., Merkt, N., and Geilfus, C.-M. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Molecular Biosciences |
| Journal Name: | Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry |
| Publisher: | American Chemical Society |
| ISSN: | 0021-8561 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1520-5118 |
| Published Online: | 03 January 2018 |
| Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2017 The Authors8 American Chemical Society |
| First Published: | First published in Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 66(4):753-764 |
| Publisher Policy: | Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher |
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