Identification of the transcription factors and (epi)genetic elements that control the vitamin C content in apple fruits. KU Leuven
The saying ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away’ accurately summarizes that apples are full of healthy compounds. Vitamin C (ascorbic acid, Asc) is one of those compounds and is particularly interesting because it acts both as a vitamin and as an antioxidant. Since vitamin C is not only crucial for human nutrition, but can also improve the storability of apples and their resistance against (a)biotic stresses, vitamin C content is an ...