15-<i>cis</i>-Phytoene Desaturase and 15-<i>cis</i>-Phytoene Synthase Can Catalyze the Synthesis of β-Carotene and Influence the Color of Apricot Pulp

15-<i>cis</i>-Phytoene Desaturase and 15-<i>cis</i>-Phytoene Synthase Can Catalyze the Synthesis of β-Carotene and Influence the Color of Apricot Pulp

Fruit color affects its commercial value. β-carotene is the pigment that provides color for many fruits and vegetables. However, the molecular mechanism of β-carotene metabolism during apricot ripening is largely unknown. Here, we investigated whether β-carotene content affects apricot fruit color....

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Main Authors: Ningning Gou, Xuchun Zhu, Mingyu Yin, Han Zhao, Haikun Bai, Nan Jiang, Wanyu Xu, Chu Wang, Yujing Zhang, Tana Wuyun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-01-01
Series:Foods
Subjects:
apricot
15-<i>cis</i>-phytoene synthase
15-<i>cis</i>-phytoene desaturase
β-carotene
color
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/13/2/300

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