Changes in the Proanthocyanidin Composition and Related Gene Expression in Bilberry (<i>Vaccinium myrtillus</i>L.) Tissues
Jussi Suvanto, Katja Karppinen, Kaisu Riihinen, Laura Jaakola, Juha‐Pekka Salminen
Abstract
genes, analyzed by qRT-PCR, showed connection to accumulation of PAs and flavan-3-ols biosynthesized from different flavonoid branches. Insoluble PAs accumulated during berry development, suggesting that PAs are not recycled after biosynthesis.
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BilberryVaccinium myrtillusProanthocyanidinVacciniumChemistryBerryFlavonoidFlavonoid biosynthesisComposition (language)BiosynthesisRipeningBiochemistryBotanyFood scienceBiologyGene expressionGenePolyphenolTranscriptomePhilosophyAntioxidantLinguisticsPlant Gene Expression AnalysisPhytochemicals and Antioxidant ActivitiesPlant biochemistry and biosynthesis