Fine Mapping of the "black" Peel Color in Pomegranate ( L.) Strongly Suggests That a Mutation in the () Gene Is Responsible for the Trait.

Anthocyanins are important dietary and health-promoting substances present in high quantities in the peel and arils of the pomegranate ( L.) fruit. Yet, there is a high variation in the content of anthocyanin among different pomegranate varieties.