The Specialized Roles in Carotenogenesis and Apocarotenogenesis of the Phytoene Synthase Gene Family in Saffron

The Specialized Roles in Carotenogenesis and Apocarotenogenesis of the Phytoene Synthase Gene Family in Saffron

Crocus sativus stigmas are the main source of crocins, which are glucosylated apocarotenoids derived from zeaxanthin cleavage that give saffron its red color. Phytoene synthase (PSY) mediates the first committed step in carotenoid biosynthesis in plants. Four PSY genes encoding functional enzymes we...

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Main Authors: Oussama Ahrazem, Gianfranco Diretto, Javier Argandoña Picazo, Alessia Fiore, Ángela Rubio-Moraga, Carlos Rial, Rosa M. Varela, Francisco A. Macías, Raquel Castillo, Elena Romano, Lourdes Gómez-Gómez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Plant Science
Subjects:
apocarotenoids
carotenoids
phytoene synthase
activity
expression
mycorrhiza
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpls.2019.00249/full

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