The consumption of carotenoids has beneficial effects on health, reducing the risk of certain
forms of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and macular degeneration, among others. The …

Tagetes (marigold) is native to America, and its cultivation currently extends to other
countries in Africa, Asia, and Europe. Many species of this genus, such as T. minuta, T …

Marigold flower petals are considered the richest source of lutein which possesses immense
applications in the food and health sector. The study was undertaken to improve the stability …

Floriculture and horticulture have always been two parallel and very distinct agronomic
realities. Floriculture is concerned with meeting the ornamental needs of our urban …

Eating habits are changing over time and new innovative nutrient-rich foods will play a great
role in the future. Awareness of the importance of a healthy diet is growing, so consumers …

Given the role of oxidative stress in ulcerative colitis (UC) etiology, and the amount of lutein
(a carotenoid with antioxidant properties) in the dry hydroalcoholic extract of Tagetes erecta …

Carotenoids relevance as natural pigments is mainly due to their uses as colorants, feed
supplements, nutraceuticals and for medical, cosmetic, and biotechnological purposes …

The present study aimed to investigate the impact of sewage sludge (SS) amendment on the
growth, yield, and biochemical attributes of the marigold (Tagetes erecta L. var. Pusa …

Lutein is a yellow plant pigment belonging to the xanthophyll family of carotenoids and
widely present in marigold flowers. Lutein is an effective antioxidant that may be utilized in …

Ethnopharmacological relevance Tagetes erecta L., known as marigold, belongs to the
Asteraceae family and is mainly found in South America. Despite reports that T. erecta …