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Study of 'Redhaven' peach and its white-fleshed mutant suggests a key role of CCD4 carotenoid dioxygenase in carotenoid and norisoprenoid volatile metabolism.
BMC plant biology - 26 Jan 2011
Brandi Federica, Bar Einat, Mourgues Fabienne, Horváth Györgyi, Turcsi Erika, Giuliano Giovanni, Liverani Alessandro, Tartarini Stefano, Lewinsohn Efraim, Rosati Carlo
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BACKGROUND: Carotenoids are plant metabolites which are not only essential in photosynthesis but also important quality factors in determining the pigmentation and aroma of flowers and fruits. To investigate the regulation of carotenoid metabolism, as related to norisoprenoids and other volatile compounds in peach (Prunus persica L. Batsch.), and the role of carotenoid dioxygenases in determining differences in...
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