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The influence of the Or and Carotene Hydroxylase genes on carotenoid accumulation in orange carrots [Daucus carota (L.)].
TAG. Theoretical and applied genetics. Theoretische und angewandte Genetik - 1 Oct 2021
Coe Kevin M, Ellison Shelby, Senalik Douglas, Dawson Julie, Simon Philipp
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KEY MESSAGE: The Or and CH genes are necessary for the accumulation of high amounts of β-carotene and other carotenoid pigments in carrot roots, in addition to the Y and Y2 genes. Carrot taproot color results from the accumulation of various carotenoid and anthocyanin pigments. Recently, the Or gene was identified as a candidate gene associated with the accumulation of β-carotene and other provitamin A...
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