Natural pigments are largely distributed in the plant kingdom. They belong to diverse
groups, with distinct biochemical pathways. Betalains with colours that range from yellow to …

Cultivated beets, including leaf beets, garden beets, fodder beets, and sugar beets, which
belong to the species Beta vulgaris L., are economically important edible crops that have …

Plants of lettuce were subjected to four abiotic limiting growing conditions, ie no phosphorus
fertilization (0_P), no nitrogen fertilization (0_N), limitation of the photosynthetic active …

The present study describes a novel mechanical process for the pigmented parts of
Gomphrena globosa L. The effects of the variables of the maceration extraction of …

Organoleptic characteristics largely determine food acceptance, selection, and subsequent
consumption. Therefore, food colorants are extremely important in the food industry …

Background Terminalia ivorensis (TI) is used in West African ethnomedicine for the
treatment of conditions including ulcers, malaria and wounds. Despite its widespread use …

Plants sharply adapt their growth and physiology to light availability. This study aimed at
evaluating the effect of light quantity and quality manipulation on growth, morphological …

The purpose of this study was to assess red beet as a natural colorant in emulsified pork
sausage and to investigate the effect of red beet on quality characteristics of emulsified pork …

Seasonal variations in crops can alter the profile and amount of constituent compounds and
consequentially any biological activity. Differences in phytochemical profile, total phenolic …

Water is among the factors affecting plant growth and development. Despite the fact the
negative influence of water stress on crop production is well documented, its effect on crop …