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Changes in the development of L-phenylalanine ammonia lyase, L-tyrosine ammonia lyase and their relation with the pigment development in the fruit skin (Solanum melongena) are studied. The activity of TAL enzyme was higher than PAL enzyme. Their activities are correlated with the development of anthocyanins and flavonols. The pigment is analysed and confirmed as delphinidin 3-monoglucoside.
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Mehta, P.M., Bhavnarayana, K. Role of phenylalanine and tyrosine ammonia lyase enzymes in the pigmentation during development of brinjal fruit. Proc. Indian Acad. Sci. 90, 293–297 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03052927
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