Precursors and genetic control of anthocyanin synthesis in Matthiola incana R. Br. |
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Authors: | Gert Forkmann |
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Institution: | (1) Institut für Biologie II, Lehrstuhl für Genetik, Universität Tübingen, Auf der Morgenstelle 28, D-7400 Tübingen, Federal Republic of Germany |
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Abstract: | After application of dihydroflavonols, naringenin, or suitable substituted chalcones, anthocyanins were synthesized in three genetically defined acyanic lines of Matthiola incana, indicating that the corresponding genetic block concerns the synthesis of the chalcone-flavanone intermediate. Independent of the precursors used, only cyanidin derivatives were produced. This supports the hypothesis that the oxygenation pattern of the B ring in anthocyanin formation is determined at a stage of a C15 intermediate. In addition to the gene responsible for the oxygenation of the 3 position, the genes responsible for the glycosylation in the 3 and 5 positions of the anthocyanin molecule, and those responsible for the acylation with various hydroxycinnamic acids can still exert their influence. Two further genetically defined lines containing flavonol glycosides were not able to synthesize anthocyanins with any of the precursors tested. Their genetic blocks are assumed to be localized after dihydroflavonol synthesis but before anthocyanin formation. |
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Keywords: | Acylation Anthocyanin biosynthesis Genetic block Glycosylation Matthiola Oxygenation |
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