Microalgae are microorganisms capable of producing bioactive compounds using
photosynthesis. Microalgae contain a variety of high value-added natural pigments such as …

Microalgae are photosynthetic, eukaryotic organisms that are widely used in the industry as
cell factories to produce valuable substances, such as fatty acids (polyunsaturated fatty …

Microalgae are potential feedstocks for the commercial production of carotenoids, however,
the metabolic pathways for carotenoid biosynthesis across algal lineage are largely …

Chili pepper is a prominent cultivated horticultural crop that is traditionally used for food
seasoning and is applied for the treatment and prevention of multiple diseases. Its beneficial …

Plant antioxidants are important compounds involved in plant defense, signaling, growth,
and development. The quantity and quality of such compounds is genetically driven; …

Algae possess a considerable potential as bio-refinery for the scale-up production of high-
value natural compounds like—carotenoids. Carotenoids are accessory pigments in the light …

Background Tomato is one of the most important vegetables as well as a main dietary
source of carotenoids. As a diverse kind of phytochemicals and main sources of natural …

Considered the symbol fruit of the Brazilian Cerrado, pequi (Caryocar brasiliense Camb.) is
an exotic and much-appreciated fruit with an internal mesocarp (edible part) with an eye …

The R2R3-MYB is a large gene family involved in various plant functions, including
carotenoid biosynthesis. However, this gene family lacks a comprehensive analysis in …

The carotenoids, including lycopene, lutein, astaxanthin, and zeaxanthin belong to the
isoprenoids, whose basic structure is made up of eight isoprene units, resulting in a C40 …