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

Abscisic acid (ABA) is a key hormone that promotes dormancy during seed development on
the mother plant and after seed dispersal participates in the control of dormancy release and …

Anthocyanins, carotenoids, and betalains are known as the three major pigments in the
plant kingdom. Anthocyanins are flavonoids derived from the phenylpropanoid pathway …

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 …

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

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

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 …

Fleshy fruits undergo a complex ripening process, develo** organoleptic fruit traits that
attract herbivores and maximize seed dispersal. Ripening is the terminal stage of fruit …

Light is an important cue that stimulates both plastid development and biosynthesis of
carotenoids in plants. During photomorphogenesis or de-etiolation, photoreceptors are …

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 …