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Phytoene synthase-2 enzyme activity in tomato does not contribute to carotenoid synthesis in ripening fruit.
Plant molecular biology - 1 Jul 1999
Fraser P D, Kiano J W, Truesdale M R, Schuch W, Bramley P M
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The characteristic yellow fruit phenotype of the r,r mutant and Psy-1 (phytoene synthase-1) antisense tomatoes is due to a mutated or down-regulated phytoene synthase protein, respectively, resulting in the virtual absence of carotenoids. Based on detailed carotenoid determinations Psy-1 appeared...
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