For a Colorful Life: Recent Advances in Anthocyanin Biosynthesis During Leaf Senescence

Overview

Journal Biology (Basel)

Publisher MDPI

Specialty Biology

Date 2024 May 24

PMID 38785811

Authors

Ziqi Pei

Yifei Huang

Junbei Ni

Yong Liu

Qinsong Yang

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Abstract

Leaf senescence is the last stage of leaf development, and it is accompanied by a leaf color change. In some species, anthocyanins are accumulated during leaf senescence, which are vital indicators for both ornamental and commercial value. Therefore, it is essential to understand the molecular mechanism of anthocyanin accumulation during leaf senescence, which would provide new insight into autumn coloration and molecular breeding for more colorful plants. Anthocyanin accumulation is a surprisingly complex process, and significant advances have been made in the past decades. In this review, we focused on leaf coloration during senescence. We emphatically discussed several networks linked to genetic, hormonal, environmental, and nutritional factors in regulating anthocyanin accumulation during leaf senescence. This paper aims to provide a regulatory model for leaf coloration and to put forward some prospects for future development.

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