Apocarotenoids are carotenoid-derived compounds widespread in all major taxonomic
groups, where they play important roles in different physiological processes. In addition …

Carotenoids and apocarotenoids are diverse classes of compounds found in nature and are
important natural pigments, nutraceuticals and flavour/aroma molecules. Improving the …

Carotenoids are diverse groups of colorful pigments, which are synthesized in plants, algae,
bacteria, and some yeast. They play a pivotal role in photosynthesis, photoprotection, and …

Background Bixin or annatto is a commercially important natural orange-red pigment
derived from lycopene that is produced and stored in seeds of Bixa orellana L. An enzymatic …

Light is a key factor influencing growth and development in plants. Specific irradiance and
light quality can improve development and production of secondary compounds such as …

Bixin is an apocarotenoid derived from Bixa orellana L. well known as a food colorant along
with its numerous industrial and therapeutic applications. With the current surge in usage of …

Consumers' preference to natural colours for edible purposes is of general interest. Annatto
dye also called as poor man's saffron is widely used in the food industry. Annatto is obtained …

Diverse morphological, cellular and physiological changes occur during seed maturation in
Bixa orellana when the seed tissues form specialized cell glands that produce reddish latex …

Carotenoids are isoprenoid pigments synthesized exclusively by plants and microorganisms
and play critical roles in light harvesting, photoprotection, attracting pollinators and …

Plant carotenoids have been implicated in preventing several age-related diseases, and
they also provide vitamin A precursors; therefore, increasing the content of carotenoids in …