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Metabolic and gene expression analysis of apple (Malus x domestica) carotenogenesis.
Journal of experimental botany - 1 Jul 2012
Ampomah-Dwamena Charles, Dejnoprat Supinya, Lewis David, Sutherland Paul, Volz Richard K, Allan Andrew C
Abstract excerpt
Carotenoid accumulation confers distinct colouration to plant tissues, with effects on plant response to light and as well as health benefits for consumers of plant products. The carotenoid pathway is controlled by flux of metabolites, rate-limiting enzyme steps, feed-back inhibition, and the strength of sink organelles, the plastids, in the cell. In apple (Malus × domestica Borkh), fruit carotenoid...
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