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Progress in Regulation of Anthocyanin Biosynthesis in Grape Berries

NIU Shengyang1,2,3, WU Lingfeng1, ZHAO Ruixiang1, LIU Chonghuai2,*, WANG Hua3   

  1. 1. College of Food Science, Henan Institute of Science and Technology, Xinxiang 453003, China;
    2. Zhengzhou Fruit Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Zhengzhou 450009, China;
    3. College of Enology, Northwest A&F University, Yangling 712100, China
  • Online:2015-05-15 Published:2015-05-11

Abstract:

Grape berry skin is an important factor that affects commercial quality of grape and wine, especially for red
wine. Due to the versatility of functions, the skin color is one of the key traits in grape breeding. The skin color of grapes is
mainly determined by the content and composition of anthocyanins. Recent research showed that the expression of the genes
encoding UDP glucose and flavonoid 3-O-glucosyltransferase (UFGT) is critical for anthocyanin biosynthesis in grapes.
Anthocyanin biosynthesis is controlled by MYB transcription factors, which activate the structural genes in the flavonoid
pathway. This review summarizes recent progress in the study of plant MYB transcription factors on grape anthocyanin
biosynthesis. Meanwhile, future research directions in this field are also discussed.

Key words: grape berries, berry skin color, anthocyanin, MYB transcription factors

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