Carotenoids are isoprenoid metabolites synthesized de novo in all photosynthetic
organisms. Carotenoids are essential for plants with diverse functions in photosynthesis …

Carotenoids are a group of widely distributed natural pigments. They give many horticultural
plants the bright red, orange, and yellow colors, as well as the aroma and flavor …

Chlorophyll degradation and carotenoid biosynthesis, which occur almost simultaneously
during fruit ripening, are essential for the coloration and nutritional value of fruits. However …

Carotenoids are major accessory pigments in the chloroplast, and they also act as
phytohormones and volatile compound precursors to influence plant development and …

Among Citrus species, the sweet orange (Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck) is the most important
in terms of production volumes and cultivated areas. Oranges are particularly appreciated …

Carotenoids are natural pigments that influence the color of citrus fruit. The red-colored
carotenoid β-citraurin is responsible for the peel color in “Newhall” orange (Citrus sinensis) …

Carotenoids are essential pigments to plants and important natural products to humans.
Carotenoids as both primary and specialized metabolites fulfill multifaceted functions in …

Chromoplast-specific lycopene β-cyclase (LCYb2) is a critical carotenogenic enzyme, which
controls the massive accumulation of downstream carotenoids, especially provitamin A …

Polymethoxyflavones (PMFs) are a class of abundant specialized metabolites with
remarkable anticancer properties in citrus. Multiple methoxy groups in PMFs are derived …

This article presents a groundbreaking perspective on carotenoids, focusing on their
innovative applications and transformative potential in human health and medicine …