Carotenoids are a diverse group of pigments widely distributed in nature. The vivid yellow,
orange, and red colors of many horticultural crops are attributed to the overaccumulation of …

Phytoene synthase (PSY) catalyzes the first committed step in the carotenoid biosynthesis
pathway and is a major rate-limiting enzyme of carotenogenesis. PSY is highly regulated by …

MYB transcription factors (TF s) regulate diverse plant developmental processes and
understanding their roles in controlling pigment accumulation in fruit is important for …

Color is an important trait for horticultural crops. Carotenoids are one of the main pigments
for coloration and have important implications for photosynthesis in plants and benefits for …

Abstract Wild loquats (Eriobotrya japonica Lindl.) provide remarkable genetic resources for
studying domestication and breeding improved varieties. Herein, we generate the first high …

NACs are plant-specific transcription factors (TFs) involved in multiple aspects of
development and stress. In rice, three NAC TF encoding genes, namely ONAC020 …

Carotenoids contribute to tea leaf coloration and are the precursors of important aromatic
compounds. Shading can promote the accumulation of carotenoids in tea leaves, but the …

Abstract Phytoene synthase 1 (PSY1) and capsanthin-capsorubin synthase (CCS) are two
major genes responsible for fruit color variation in pepper (Capsicum spp.). However, the …

Main conclusion Hypercarotenogenesis in green algae evolved by mutation of PSY that
increased its transcription at high light, disintegration of the eyespot in Dunaliella and …

Strigolactones (SLs) are apocarotenoid phytohormones synthesized from carotenoid
precursors. They are produced most abundantly in roots for exudation into the rhizosphere …