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

Bixa orellana (family Bixaceae) is a neotropical fast growing perennial tree of great agro-
industrial value because its seeds have a high carotenoid content, mainly bixin. It has been …

Apocarotenoids are cleavage products of C40 isoprenoid pigments, named carotenoids,
synthesized exclusively by plants and microorganisms. The colors of flowers and fruits and …

Chronic inflammation is the underlying mechanism for many diseases. Thus, inflammatory
signaling pathways are valuable targets for new treatment modalities. Natural products have …

Deoxy-D-xylulose-5-phosphate synthase (DXS) is the first rate-limiting enzyme involved in
the 2-C-methyl-D-erythritol 4-phosphate (MEP) pathway for terpenoids biosynthesis. Up to …

Annatto (Bixa orellana) is a perennial shrub native to the Americas, and bixin, derived from
its seeds, is a methoxylated apocarotenoid used as a food and cosmetic colorant. Two …

Oxygen is a vital element in aquatic environments. The concentration of oxygen to which
aquatic organisms are exposed is influenced by salinity, water temperature, weather, and …

Crocus sativus stigmas are the main source of crocins, which are glucosylated
apocarotenoids derived from zeaxanthin cleavage that give saffron its red color. Phytoene …

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 …

Crocins, the red soluble apocarotenoids of saffron, accumulate in the flowers of Crocus
species in a developmental and tissue-specific manner. In Crocus sieberi, crocins …