Anthocyanins are best known for giving plants those deep red, purple, and blue colors, but they may have another interesting role.
Their chemical structure can interact with magnesium, potentially forming metallo-anthocyanin complexes that could provide a foliar-friendly way to deliver magnesium to leaves.
And there’s another fascinating connection: anthocyanins also help protect leaves from light and environmental stress.
🌱 Could plant pigments do more than just create beautiful colors?
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