In plants, the carotenoid biosynthesis pathway (CBP) is essential for the production of
photosynthetic and protective pigments, plant hormones, and visual/olfactory attractants for …

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 …

Carotenoids are vital phytonutrients widely recognised for their health benefits. Therefore, it
is vital to thoroughly investigate the metabolic regulatory network underlying carotenoid …

The plant hormone jasmonic acid (JA) is involved in the cold stress response, and the
inducer of CBF expression 1 (ICE1)‐C‐repeat binding factor (CBF) regulatory cascade plays …

Carotenoids are a group of widely distributed natural pigments. They give many horticultural
plants the bright red, orange, and yellow colors, as well as the aroma and flavor …

B‐box (BBX) proteins are an important class of zinc finger transcription factors that play a
critical role in plant growth and stress response. However, the mechanisms of how BBX …

Carotenoids are essential pigments to plants and important natural products to humans.
Carotenoids as both primary and specialized metabolites fulfill multifaceted functions in …

Soil salinity and drought limit sweet potato yield. Scavenging of reactive oxygen species
(ROS) by peroxidases (PRXs) is essential during plant stress responses, but how PRX …

Chromoplast-specific lycopene β-cyclase (LCYb2) is a critical carotenogenic enzyme, which
controls the massive accumulation of downstream carotenoids, especially provitamin A …

Proanthocyanidins (PAs) have antioxidant properties and are beneficial to human health.
The fruit of apple (Malus× domestica Borkh.), especially the peel, is rich in various …