Carotenoid biosynthesis is associated with low-temperature adaptation in Rhodosporidium kratochvilovae

Abstract Background Low temperatures greatly limit the growth of microorganisms. Low-temperature adaptation in microorganisms involves multiple mechanisms. Carotenoids are naturally occurring lipid-soluble pigments that act as antioxidants and protect cells and tissues from the harmful effects of fr...

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Main Authors: Rui Guo, Tao Liu, Caina Guo, Gongshui Chen, Jingdie Fan, Qi Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-12-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12866-022-02728-2