Deciphering the genomic structure, function and evolution of carotenogenesis related phytoene synthases in grasses

Deciphering the genomic structure, function and evolution of carotenogenesis related phytoene synthases in grasses

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Carotenoids are isoprenoid pigments, essential for photosynthesis and photoprotection in plants. The enzyme phytoene synthase (PSY) plays an essential role in mediating condensation of two geranylgeranyl diphosphate molecules, the fi...

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Main Authors: Dibari Bianca, Murat Florent, Chosson Audrey, Gautier Véronique, Poncet Charles, Lecomte Philippe, Mercier Ingrid, Bergès Hélène, Pont Caroline, Blanco Antonio, Salse Jérôme
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-06-01
Series:BMC Genomics
Subjects:
Carotenoids
Phytoene synthase
Wheat
Intron loss
Abiotic stress
Evolution
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2164/13/221

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