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 l...

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Published in:	Journal of Horticultural Sciences
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 - Indian Institute of Horticultural Research 2016-12-01
Subjects:	Carotenoid Biosynthesis Regulation Plastid Fruit Transcription Factor
Online Access:	https://jhs.iihr.res.in/index.php/jhs/article/view/78