Evidence that blue light induces betalain pigmentation in Portulaca callas

被引:29
作者
Kishima, Y [1 ]
Shimaya, A [1 ]
Adachi, T [1 ]
机构
[1] MIYAZAKI UNIV,FAC AGR,APPL GENET & BIOTECHNOL DIV,MIYAZAKI 88921,JAPAN
关键词
betalain pigment; blue light; callus; Portulaca; UV;
D O I
10.1007/BF00042673
中图分类号
Q81 [生物工程学(生物技术)]; Q93 [微生物学];
学科分类号
071005 ; 0836 ; 090102 ; 100705 ;
摘要
The wavelength range that activates betalain pigmentation has been studied following selection of light inducible betalain producing callus lines originating from Portulaca sp. 'Jewel' seedlings. Light sources with different wavelengths were used to irradiate the callus, resulting in blue light being effective in inducing betalain pigmentation. In addition, when UV light was combined with blue light, some calluses from this cell line showed high production of the pigment. This is a first report that betalain pigmentation in callus was induced by blue and blue/UV lights.
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