Molecular Mechanisms Involved in Biosynthesis and Regulation of Carotenoids in Plants

Carotenoids are coloured compounds beneficial to plants and humans. Some of the major health benefits carotenoids provide include Vitamin A precursors and, antioxidants besides being involved in several physiological functions. Even though several carotenoids are synthesised by plants, only a few li...

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Main Authors: P Shilpa, K V Ravishankar, K S Shivashankara, A T Sadashiva, N Sunil Kumar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Society for Promotion of Horticulture 2016-12-01
Series:Journal of Horticultural Sciences
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Online Access:https://jhs.iihr.res.in/index.php/jhs/article/view/78