Zixin Lin1, Cen Xiong2, Yanli Yu1, Sy-Yu Shiau1,*
Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.95, No.6, 2026, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2026.080430
- 29 June 2026
Abstract Anthocyanins (ACNs), a major class of water-soluble flavonoid pigments, are responsible for the vivid red, purple, and blue hues in many edible ornamental flowers. Recently, increasing attention has been directed toward these flowers not only for their aesthetic value but also for their nutritional and functional potential, such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, anticancer, and cardioprotective activities. This review summarizes current knowledge on the source and biosynthesis pathways of ACNs in edible ornamental flowers, highlighting the key enzymes and regulatory genes involved. Factors affecting ACN stability, such as chemical structure, pH, temperature, light, oxygen, water activity,… More >