Before revision: Red, blue, and purple colors of berries derive mainly from polyphenol phytochemicals called anthocyanins Cucurbita fruits, including squash and pumpkin, typically have high content of the phytochemical pigments called carotenoids Phytochemicals are chemical compounds produced by plants, generally to help them resist fungi, bacteria and plant virus infections, and also consumption by insects and other animals.
After revision: Red, blue, and purple colors of berries derive mainly from polyphenol phytochemicals called anthocyanins Cucurbita fruits, including squash and pumpkin, typically have high content of the phytochemical pigments called carotenoids Phytochemicals are chemical compounds produced by plants, generally to help them resist fungi, bacteria and plant virus infections, and also consumed by insects and other animals.