The Carotenoid Esterification Gene BrPYP Controls Pale-Yellow Petal Color in Flowering Chinese Cabbage (Brassica rapa L. subsp. parachinensis)
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DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.844140
Abstract: Carotenoid esterification plays indispensable roles in preventing degradation and maintaining the stability of carotenoids. Although the carotenoid biosynthetic pathway has been well characterized, the molecular mechanisms underlying carotenoid esterification, especially in floral organs, remain poorly… read more here.
Keywords: carotenoid esterification; chinese cabbage; pale yellow; flowering chinese ... See more keywords
Durum Wheat (Triticum durum L.) Landraces Reveal Potential for the Improvement of Grain Carotenoid Esterification in Breeding Programs
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DOI: 10.3390/foods10040757
Abstract: Carotenoids are essential in the human diet for their important functions in health. Besides, they are responsible for the yellow pigments desirable for industrial quality in durum wheat. The remarkable carotenoid content of durum wheat… read more here.
Keywords: wheat; carotenoid esterification; durum wheat; breeding ... See more keywords