Carotenoids are mostly C 40 terpenoids, a class of hydrocarbons that participate in various
biological processes in plants, such as photosynthesis, photomorphogenesis …

Carotenoids are isoprenoid compounds synthesized by all photosynthetic and some non‐
photosynthetic organisms. They are essential for photosynthesis and contribute to many …

Plant carotenoids are a family of pigments that participate in light harvesting and are
essential for photoprotection against excess light. Furthermore, they act as precursors for the …

As succinctly summarized by Wolf, 1 lack of vitamin A (all-trans-retinol) was recognized by
ancient Egyptians as causing a visual deficiency involving the retina and cornea that could …

Micronutrient malnutrition, the so‐called hidden hunger, affects more than one‐half of the
world's population, especially women and preschool children in developing countries …

With the growth of the global population and the increasing frequency of natural disasters,
crop yields must be steadily increased to enhance human adaptability to risks. Pre-harvest …

Fleshy fruit undergo a novel developmental program that ends in the irreversible process of
ripening and eventual tissue senescence. During this maturation process, fruit undergo …

Carotenoids represent a large class of terpenoids characterized by an extensively
conjugated polyene chain. The conjugation system imparts carotenoids with excellent light …

Carotenoids are plant pigments that function as antioxidants, hormone precursors,
colourants and essential components of the photosynthetic apparatus. Carotenoids …

Efforts are underway for development of crops with improved levels of provitamin A
carotenoids to help combat dietary vitamin A deficiency. As a global staple crop with …