Review of the molecular genetics of flavonoid biosynthesis in fruits

Acta Alimentaria

Volumn 40, Issue , 2011, Pages 150-163

  Pfeiffer, P ^a   Hegedus, A ^a  

^a Institute of Entrepreneurship and Innovation   (Hungary)

Author keywords

Anthocyanin; Biosynthesis; Flavonoids; Fruit; Molecular genetics

Indexed keywords

EID: 84857276443     PISSN: 01393006     EISSN: 15882535     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1556/AAlim.40.2011.Suppl.15     Document Type: Review

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