ReviewTAG. Theoretical and applied genetics. Theoretische und angewandte Genetik2019
Prospects for economical natural colorants: insights from maize.
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- Breeding colored sweet corn for improved micronutrient content.Frontiers in plant science · 2026Article
- Insights into the genetic and biochemical basis of Gibberella ear rot resistance in maize.The plant genome · 2025Article
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- Association Mapping of Seed Coat Color Characteristics for Near-Isogenic Lines of Colored Waxy Maize Using Simple Sequence Repeat Markers.Plants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Genetic analysis of pericarp pigmentation variation in Corn Belt dent maize.G3 (Bethesda, Md.) · 2023Article
- Tartary Buckwheat (International journal of molecular sciences · 2023Article
- Sequence variations associated with novel purple-pericarp super-sweetcorn compared to its purple-pericarp maize and white super-sweetcorn parents.Molecular genetics and genomics : MGG · 2023Article
- Transcriptome Analysis Revealed the Potential Molecular Mechanism of Anthocyanidins' Improved Salt Tolerance in Maize Seedlings.Plants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- GWAS of grain color and tannin content in Chinese sorghum based on whole-genome sequencing.TAG. Theoretical and applied genetics. Theoretische und angewandte Genetik · 2023Article
- Profiling and Quantification of Anthocyanins in Purple-Pericarp Sweetcorn and Purple-Pericarp Maize.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Breaking the tight genetic linkage between the a1 and sh2 genes led to the development of anthocyanin-rich purple-pericarp super-sweetcorn.Scientific reports · 2023Article
- Anthocyanins in metabolites of purple corn.Frontiers in plant science · 2023Review
- Influence of Red Corn Rich in Anthocyanins on Productive Traits, Blood Metabolic Profile, and Antioxidative Status of Fattening Lambs.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2022Article
- Linking anthocyanin diversity, hue, and genetics in purple corn.G3 (Bethesda, Md.) · 2021Article
- Colored Corn: An Up-Date on Metabolites Extraction, Health Implication, and Potential Use.Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Review
- Evolution of the Subgroup 6Frontiers in plant science · 2021Article
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Abstract
key messageAnthocyanin pigments from maize offer a natural yet economical alternative to artificial dyes. Breeding for optimal colorant production requires understanding and integrating all facets of anthocyanin chemistry and genetics research. Replacing artificial dyes with natural colorants is becoming increasingly popular in foods and beverages. However, natural colorants are often expensive, have lower stability, and reduced variability in hue. Purple corn is rich in anthocyanins and offers a scalable and affordable alternative to synthetic dyes ranging in color from orange to reddish-purple. This diversity is attributable to differences in anthocyanin composition and concentration. Here we review the chemistry, biosynthesis, and genetics of purple corn and outline key factors associated with the feasibility of producing an economical source of natural colorants. Anthocyanin compositional modifications including acylation, methylation, and polymerization with flavan-3-ols can influence color stability and hue, yet there is more to learn regarding the genetic factors responsible for these modifications. Activators and repressors of anthocyanin biosynthesis structural genes as well as factors controlling trafficking and storage largely control anthocyanin yield. Further knowledge of these mechanisms will allow breeders to apply molecular strategies that accelerate the production of purple corn hybrids to meet growing demands for natural colorants.
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