Stem Coloration in Alfalfa: Anthocyanin Accumulation Patterns and Nutrient Profiles of Red- and Green-Stemmed Variants

Stem Coloration in Alfalfa: Anthocyanin Accumulation Patterns and Nutrient Profiles of Red- and Green-Stemmed Variants

Anthocyanins, crucial flavonoids in plants, enhance stress tolerance in alfalfa and are attracting attention due to their antioxidant properties. This study analyzed red- and green-stemmed alfalfa using spectrophotometry, frozen sections, and LC-MS/MS. Anthocyanins were concentrated in stem vascular...

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Main Authors: Zhengfeng Cao, Jiaqing Li, Chuanjie Wang, Xueyang Min, Zhenwu Wei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-03-01
Series:Agronomy
Subjects:
anthocyanin
alfalfa
cyanidin-3-<i>O</i>-glucoside
LC-MS/MS targeted analysis
stem color
zinc
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/15/4/862
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