Publications by authors named "Mirko Degan"
Plant Cell Environ
November 2007
Article Synopsis
- Anthocyanin biosynthesis in grapevines is significantly increased during fruit ripening under drought conditions, with a recorded increase of 37-57% in anthocyanin content in water-stressed fruits.
- The study highlights the correlation between the expression of anthocyanin-related genes, particularly UDP-glucose: flavonoid 3-O-glucosyltransferase (UFGT), and their impact on anthocyanin levels during ripening.
- Water stress enhances the expression of genes associated with flavonoid pathways, resulting in a higher content of more complex anthocyanins like malvidin and peonidin, indicating that drought conditions influence both genetic and hormonal factors driving fruit maturation and anthocyan
