New research has uncovered a surprising silver lining to drought conditions—enhancing the color and quality of grapes by increasing anthocyanin levels through a finely tuned molecular pathway.

Anthocyanins are pigments found in most species ... We're also studying the possibility of industrial-scale production," Fabi said. More information: Thiécla Katiane Osvaldt Rosales et al ...

Anthocyanins are the most common class of floral pigments. They are responsible for most of the blue, purple, pink, and red colors we see in flowering plants. The basic structure of flavonoid pathway ...