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

Carotenoids are indispensable to plants and critical in human diets. Plastids are the
organelles for carotenoid biosynthesis and storage in plant cells. They exist in various types …

Taxon-specific small RNA loci are widespread in eukaryotic genomes, yet their role in
lineage-specific adaptation, phenotypic diversification, and speciation is poorly understood …

Exposure to UV light triggers the rapid generation and accumulation of reactive oxygen
species (ROS) in skin cells, with consequent increase in oxidative stress and thus in …

In plants, the carotenoid biosynthesis pathway (CBP) is essential for the production of
photosynthetic and protective pigments, plant hormones, and visual/olfactory attractants for …

Tea (Camellia sinensis) is concocted from tea plant shoot tips that produce catechins,
caffeine, theanine, and terpenoids, which collectively determine the rich flavors and health …

Rose (Rosa hybrida) is one of most famous ornamental plants in the world, and its
commodity value largely depends on its flower color. However, the regulatory mechanism …

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

MYB transcription factors (TF s) regulate diverse plant developmental processes and
understanding their roles in controlling pigment accumulation in fruit is important for …

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 …