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 …

The default mineral nutrient acquisition strategy of land plants is the symbiosis with
arbuscular mycorrhiza (AM) fungi. Research into the cell and developmental biology of AM …

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 …

Plant compounds that are perceived by humans to have color are generally referred to as
'pigments'. Their varied structures and colors have long fascinated chemists and biologists …

Carotenoids are a diverse group of colourful pigments naturally found in plants, algae, fungi
and bacteria. They play essential roles in development, photosynthesis, root-mycorrhizal …

Fruits and vegetables are colorful pigment-containing food sources. Owing to their nutritional
benefits and phytochemicals, they are considered as 'functional food ingredients' …

Dietary vitamin A deficiency causes eye disease in 40 million children each year and places
140 to 250 million at risk for health disorders. Many children in sub-Saharan Africa subsist …

Plant glutathione transferases (GSTs) are classified as enzymes of secondary metabolism,
but while their roles in catalysing the conjugation and detoxification of herbicides are well …

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 …