Main conclusion Genetic transformation allows for greater bixin or norbixin production in
achiote. Knowledge of genes that control the biosynthesis of these important secondary …

Bixin is an apocarotenoid derived from Bixa orellana L. well known as a food colorant along
with its numerous industrial and therapeutic applications. With the current surge in usage of …

A new environmentally safe technology for the removal of dyes was evaluated. A new
polymeric nanofiber with a natural carotenoid bixin was used as an adsorbent. The material …

This chapter approached the evidence related to the pharmacological actions of BixO (Bixa
orellana L.), including antimicrobial, antioxidant, and antiinflammatory effects that modulate …

The achiote or annatto (Bixa orellana L.) is a tropical plant displaying high morphological
variation associated with variable bixin content, which is a valuable commercial natural …

Annatto (Bixa orellana L.) is a tropical American crop, commercially valuable due to its
application in the food and cosmetics industries as a natural dye. The wild ancestor of …

Bixa orellana L. is an economic tree native to the Neotropics. It is perennial in nature
growing up to a height ranging from 2 to 8 m. Bixa orellana L. shows phenotypic variation in …

Bisphosphonates are drugs used to treat bone disorders. The chronic use of
bisphosphonates is associated with the occurrence of medication-related osteonecrosis of …

Achiote (Bixa orellana) is highly appreciated as a condiment and as the main source of bixin
and tocotrienols, both having antioxidant properties. To explore the possibility of maximizing …

The megabiodiversity of Brazil created opportunities for the domestication of a number of
crop species, including some of major global importance. Considering the economic value …