Molecular and Metabolic Mechanisms Associated with Fleshy Fruit Quality

• Main Author: Antonio Granell (auth)
• Other Authors: Mario Pezzotti (auth), Mondher Bouzayen (auth), Ana M. Fortes (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Frontiers Media SA 2017
• Series: Frontiers Research Topics
• Subjects: Physiology; molecular mechanisms; grapevine; tomato; fruit ripening; metabolic profiling; fruit quality; breeding
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

Fleshy Fruits are a late acquisition of plant evolution. In addition of protecting the seeds, these specialized organs unique to plants were developed to promote seed dispersal via the contribution of frugivorous animals. Fruit development and ripening is a complex process and understanding the unde...