Novel coloured flowers

J.N.M. Mol, E. Cornish, J. Mason, R.E. Koes

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    Abstract

    The floricultural industry has focused its attention primarily on the development of novel coloured and longer living cut flowers. The basis for this was laid down some years ago through the isolation of 'blue' genes and ethylene biosynthesis genes. Recently, a novel 'blue' gene has been discovered and yellow pigments were produced in petunias by addition of a new branch to the phenylpropanoid pathway. More insight was obtained into the sequestration of anthocyanin pigments into storage vacuoles. Significant progress has been achieved in the commercialisation of genetically modified flower varieties.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)198-201
    Number of pages4
    JournalCurrent Opinion in Biotechnology
    Volume10
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1999

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