Reactive oxygen species (ROS) such as singlet oxygen, superoxide (O2●−) and hydrogen
peroxide (H2O2) are the markers of living cells. Oxygenic photosynthesis produces ROS in …

Photosynthetic pigments are an integral and vital part of all photosynthetic machinery and
are present in different types and abundances throughout the photosynthetic apparatus …

Climate change has exacerbated the effects of abiotic stresses on plant growth and
productivity. Drought is one of the most important abiotic stress factors that interfere with …

Chlorophylls are a group of naturally occurring pigments that are responsible for the green
color in plants. This pigment group could have numerous health benefits due to its high …

The green alga Chlamydomonas reinhardtii does not synthesize high‐value
ketocarotenoids like canthaxanthin and astaxanthin; however, a β‐carotene ketolase …

In the light, photosynthetic cells can potentially suffer from oxidative damage derived from
reactive oxygen species. Nevertheless, a variety of oxygenic photoautotrophs, including …

Apoptosis, programmed cell death type I, is a critical part of neurodegeneration in cerebral
ischemia, Parkinson's, and Alzheimer's disease. Apoptosis begins with activation of pro …

Abstract Dragon fruit (Hylocereus spp.), an important tropical fruit belonging to the family
Cactaceae, is rich in essential nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, complex carbohydrates …

SUMMARY Phytoene synthase (PSY1), capsanthin‐capsorubin synthase (CCS), and
pseudo‐response regulator 2 (PRR2) are three major genes controlling fruit color in pepper …

Carotenoids are natural lipid-soluble pigments that produce yellow to red colors in plants as
well as providing bright coloration in vegetables and fruits. Lutein belongs to the xanthophyll …