Indian Journal of Agricultural Biochemistry
SCOPUS
  • Year: 2017
  • Volume: 30
  • Issue: 1

Anthocyanidin Synthase in Leaves Fruits of Brinjal (Solanum melongena L.)

1Department of Biochemistry, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana-141 004, Punjab, India

2Department of Vegetable Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana-141 004, Punjab, India

3Accuscript Medical Writing Service, Fourth Floor, Lodhi Complex, Mall Road, Ludhiana-141 004, Punjab, India

*Author for correspondence: Email: chawlaneena@pau.edu

Online published on 5 August, 2017.

Abstract

This study reports the activity of anthocyanidin synthase (ANS) in leaf and fruit tissues of 14 genotypes of brinjal. It was found that the activity of ANS in leaves of all genotypes and fruits of green and white colour progressively decreased from 7 to 21 days after anthesis (DAA) while a progressive increase was observed in purple fruits during the same period. Genotype BL-204 showed highest activity in leaves at 7 day while in fruits the genotype SR-305 showed highest activity at 21days.

Keywords

Brinjal, flavonoids, anthocyanins, anthocyanidin synthase, colour