Genetic study reveals key to mulberry anthocyanin richness

Unlocking the genetic secrets of mulberry anthocyanin content, a study illuminates the regulatory mechanisms that dictate fruit color and nutritional quality. By assembling and analyzing the genomes of two distinct mulberry cultivars, researchers have pinpointed key genetic variations and the pivotal role of MaVHAG3 in anthocyanin accumulation, offering a biotechnological blueprint for enhancing fruit traits.