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

Pigments are present in all living matter and provide attractive colors and play basic roles in
the development of organisms. Human beings, like most animals, come in contact with their …

Carotenoids are isoprenoid molecules that are widespread in nature and are typically seen
as pigments in fruits, flowers, birds and crustacea. Animals are unable to synthesise …

RNA silencing of endogenous plant genes can be achieved by virus‐mediated, transient
expression of homologous gene fragments. This powerful, reverse genetic approach, known …

The seeds of parasitic plants of the genera Striga and Orobanche will only germinate after
induction by a chemical signal exuded from the roots of their host. Up to now, several of …

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

2008 NOMINEE The Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries Annual Award for a
Significant Work in Botanical or Horticultural Literature From medicinal, industrial, and …

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

Carotenoids play an important role in many physiological processes in plants and the
phytoene desaturase gene (PDS3) encodes one of the important enzymes in the carotenoid …

Drought is a major limiting factor for crop production. To identify critical genes for drought
resistance in rice (Oryza sativa), we screened T-DNA mutants and identified a drought …