A global perspective on carotenoids: Metabolism, biotechnology, and benefits for nutrition and health
Carotenoids are lipophilic isoprenoid compounds synthesized by all photosynthetic
organisms and some non-photosynthetic prokaryotes and fungi. With some notable …
organisms and some non-photosynthetic prokaryotes and fungi. With some notable …
[HTML][HTML] Fruit ripening: dynamics and integrated analysis of carotenoids and anthocyanins
Background Fruits are vital food resources as they are loaded with bioactive compounds
varying with different stages of ripening. As the fruit ripens, a dynamic color change is …
varying with different stages of ripening. As the fruit ripens, a dynamic color change is …
Carotenoid metabolism and regulation in horticultural crops
Carotenoids are a diverse group of pigments widely distributed in nature. The vivid yellow,
orange, and red colors of many horticultural crops are attributed to the overaccumulation of …
orange, and red colors of many horticultural crops are attributed to the overaccumulation of …
From carotenoids to strigolactones
Strigolactones are phytohormones that regulate various plant developmental and adaptation
processes. When released into soil, strigolactones act as chemical signals, attracting …
processes. When released into soil, strigolactones act as chemical signals, attracting …
Key determinants of citrus fruit quality: Metabolites and main changes during maturation
J Lado, G Gambetta, L Zacarias - Scientia Horticulturae, 2018 - Elsevier
Citrus is one of the main fruit crops in the world and widely recognized by their organoleptic,
nutritional and health-related properties of both fresh fruit and juice. The genetic diversity …
nutritional and health-related properties of both fresh fruit and juice. The genetic diversity …
[HTML][HTML] Apocarotenoids involved in plant development and stress response
A Felemban, J Braguy, MD Zurbriggen… - Frontiers in Plant …, 2019 - frontiersin.org
Carotenoids are isoprenoid pigments synthesized by all photosynthetic organisms and
many heterotrophic microorganisms. They are equipped with a conjugated double-bond …
many heterotrophic microorganisms. They are equipped with a conjugated double-bond …
Novel carotenoid cleavage dioxygenase catalyzes the first dedicated step in saffron crocin biosynthesis
S Frusciante, G Diretto, M Bruno… - Proceedings of the …, 2014 - National Acad Sciences
Crocus sativus stigmas are the source of the saffron spice and accumulate the
apocarotenoids crocetin, crocins, picrocrocin, and safranal, responsible for its color, taste …
apocarotenoids crocetin, crocins, picrocrocin, and safranal, responsible for its color, taste …
Toward the 'golden'era: The status in uncovering the regulatory control of carotenoid accumulation in plants
Carotenoids are essential pigments to plants and important natural products to humans.
Carotenoids as both primary and specialized metabolites fulfill multifaceted functions in …
Carotenoids as both primary and specialized metabolites fulfill multifaceted functions in …
[HTML][HTML] Provitamin A biofortification of crop plants: a gold rush with many miners
G Giuliano - Current opinion in biotechnology, 2017 - Elsevier
Highlights•Carotenoid biofortification of all major crops has been obtained.•Studies show
good levels of bioaccessibility/bioavailability of the produced carotenoids.•Additional studies …
good levels of bioaccessibility/bioavailability of the produced carotenoids.•Additional studies …
A 'golden' SNP in CmOr governs the fruit flesh color of melon (Cucumis melo)
The flesh color of Cucumis melo (melon) is genetically determined, and can be white, light
green or orange, with β–carotene being the predominant pigment. We associated …
green or orange, with β–carotene being the predominant pigment. We associated …