Investigation into metabolism of apples during fruit development

The chemical composition of an apple that is responsible for the flavor, aroma and nutritional value, is determined by the metabolic changes that occur as the fruit develops. To gain a better understanding of these metabolic changes, the researchers of MeBioS-KU Leuven (Belgium), mapped them out by performing nutrition experiments with 13C-labelled sugars. Fruits were studied from 30 to 149 days after flowering.status: publishe