Carotenoids and Their Biosynthesis in Fungi
Carotenoids represent a class of pigmented terpenoids. They are distributed in all taxonomic groups of fungi. Most of the fungal carotenoids differ in their chemical structures to those from other organisms. The general function of carotenoids in heterotrophic organisms is protection as antioxidants...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-02-01
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Series: | Molecules |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/27/4/1431 |