The role of photosynthesis related pigments in light harvesting, photoprotection and enhancement of photosynthetic yield in planta
Photosynthetic pigments are an integral and vital part of all photosynthetic machinery and
are present in different types and abundances throughout the photosynthetic apparatus …
are present in different types and abundances throughout the photosynthetic apparatus …
A global perspective on carotenoids: Metabolism, biotechnology, and benefits for nutrition and health
Carotenoids are lipophilic isoprenoid compounds synthesized by all photosynthetic
organisms and some non-photosynthetic prokaryotes and fungi. With some notable …
organisms and some non-photosynthetic prokaryotes and fungi. With some notable …
Fruit ripening: dynamics and integrated analysis of carotenoids and anthocyanins
Background Fruits are vital food resources as they are loaded with bioactive compounds
varying with different stages of ripening. As the fruit ripens, a dynamic color change is …
varying with different stages of ripening. As the fruit ripens, a dynamic color change is …
Carotenoid metabolism in plants
Carotenoids are mostly C 40 terpenoids, a class of hydrocarbons that participate in various
biological processes in plants, such as photosynthesis, photomorphogenesis …
biological processes in plants, such as photosynthesis, photomorphogenesis …
Plant apocarotenoids: from retrograde signaling to interspecific communication
Carotenoids are isoprenoid compounds synthesized by all photosynthetic and some non‐
photosynthetic organisms. They are essential for photosynthesis and contribute to many …
photosynthetic organisms. They are essential for photosynthesis and contribute to many …
Biosynthesis, function and metabolic engineering of plant volatile organic compounds
Plants synthesize an amazing diversity of volatile organic compounds (VOC s) that facilitate
interactions with their environment, from attracting pollinators and seed dispersers to …
interactions with their environment, from attracting pollinators and seed dispersers to …
Learning the languages of the chloroplast: retrograde signaling and beyond
The chloroplast can act as an environmental sensor, communicating with the cell during
biogenesis and operation to change the expression of thousands of proteins. This process …
biogenesis and operation to change the expression of thousands of proteins. This process …
Advances in fruit aroma volatile research
MAM El Hadi, FJ Zhang, FF Wu, CH Zhou, J Tao - Molecules, 2013 - mdpi.com
Fruits produce a range of volatile compounds that make up their characteristic aromas and
contribute to their flavor. Fruit volatile compounds are mainly comprised of esters, alcohols …
contribute to their flavor. Fruit volatile compounds are mainly comprised of esters, alcohols …
The history of tomato: from domestication to biopharming
V Bergougnoux - Biotechnology advances, 2014 - Elsevier
Imported from the Andean region to Europe in the 16th century, today tomato is widespread
throughout the world and represents the most economically important vegetable crop …
throughout the world and represents the most economically important vegetable crop …
Synthesis and function of apocarotenoid signals in plants
In plants, carotenoids are essential for photosynthesis and photoprotection. However,
carotenoids are not the end products of the pathway; apocarotenoids are produced by …
carotenoids are not the end products of the pathway; apocarotenoids are produced by …