Main conclusion Differentiation of new and characteristic plastid ultrastructures during
ripening of citrus fruits in both peel and pulp appears to be strongly correlated with the …

Citrus flesh color due to the accumulation of carotenoids in chromoplasts is one of the most
important traits for breeding. However, the relationship between carotenoids and …

Carotenoids are the main pigments responsible for the attractive color of the peel and pulp
of citrus fruits and greatly contribute to their nutritional and antioxidant value. Fruits of …

External colour of Citrus fruits is one of the most important quality traits and a decisive factor
for consumer acceptance. Pigmentation of fruit peel is highly diverse among the different …

The distinctive color of red grapefruits is due to lycopene, an unusual carotene in citrus. It
has been observed that red 'Star Ruby'(SR) grapefruits grown inside the tree canopy …

Carotenoids are the pigments responsible for the coloration of the peel and pulp of Citrus
fruits. Light is one of the major environmental factors influencing coloration and carotenoid …

The exploitation of diverse natural variation has been a key progenitor of crop breeding over
the last decade. However, commercial practice is now turning to the use of accessions with …

Citrus fruits are complex sources of carotenoids with more than 100 kinds of pigments
reported in this genus. To understand the origin of the diversity of carotenoid compositions of …

The changes in the pigment pattern and composition occurring in the Arum italicum berry
during the various steps of maturation (ivory to deep‐green stages) and ripening (yellow and …

Pink or red-fleshed fruit mutations are commonly found in grapefruit, sweet orange, and
occasionally in lemon, which combine novel appearance with fine eating quality. In order to …