# Developmental dynamics of cellular specialization during proanthocyanidin accumulation in persimmon fruit

**Authors:** Yosuke Fujiwara, Soichiro Nishiyama, Akane Kusumi, Keiko Okamoto-Furuta, Hisayo Yamane, Keizo Yonemori, Ryutaro Tao

PMC · DOI: 10.1093/plphys/kiaf645 · Plant Physiology · 2026-01-30

## TL;DR

The paper explores how persimmon fruit cells specialize to store large amounts of proanthocyanidins, using gene activity and structural analysis.

## Contribution

The study reveals a novel intercellular sequestration mechanism for proanthocyanidin accumulation in persimmon fruit.

## Key findings

- Spatial gene expression patterns are linked to proanthocyanidin accumulation.
- Ultrastructural analysis shows unique cell specialization during fruit development.

## Abstract

Spatial gene expression and 2D/3D ultrastructural analyses reveal a unique intercellular sequestration mechanism underlying massive proanthocyanidin accumulation in persimmon fruit.

## Linked entities

- **Chemicals:** proanthocyanidin (PubChem CID 108065)

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