Carotenoids are lipophilic isoprenoid compounds synthesized by all photosynthetic
organisms and some non-photosynthetic prokaryotes and fungi. With some notable …

As is the case for terrestrial organisms, carotenoids represent the most common group of
pigments in marine environments. They are generally biosynthesized by all autotrophic …

Abiotic stress can alter key physiological constituents and functions in green plants.
Improving the capacity to monitor this response in a non-destructive manner is of …

In this review, the general background is provided on cyanobacteria, including morphology,
cell membrane structure, and their photosynthesis pathway. The presence of cyanobacteria …

The richness of bioactive compounds in microalgae has long inspired their exploitation for
human nutrition. However, very few species are authorized for this use to date. Microalgae of …

The recurring and unpredictable occurrences of water blooms have emerged as an
escalating global threat to both the environment and water resources. Superior to the …

With the ability to recycle CO 2 into value-added chemicals, cyanobacteria have been
considered as renewable microbial cell factories. Astaxanthin, a highly valued carotenoid …

Terpenoids are a wide class of organic compounds with industrial relevance. The natural
ability of cyanobacteria to produce terpenoids via the methylerythritol 4-phosphate (MEP) …

Desert ecosystem is generally considered as a lifeless habitat with extreme environmental
conditions although it is colonized by extremophilic microorganisms. Cyanobacteria …

Carotenoids are natural fat-soluble pigments synthesized by plants, algae, fungi and
microorganisms. They are responsible for the coloration of different photosynthetic …