Identification and transcript analysis of MATE genes involved in anthocyanin transport in radish (Raphanus sativus L.)

Additionally, reciprocal grafting indicated that long distance transport is involved in the sequestration of anthocyanin in radish. These results show that anthocyanin type MATE transporter genes might be involved in the mutual movement of anthocyanin across cell membranes in conjunction with other mechanisms, which provided fundamental information for clarification of mechanism underlying anthocyanin accumulation and facilitated development of nutritionally enhanced taproots in radish.