Inferring the Genetic Determinants of Fruit Colors in Tomato by Carotenoid Profiling

Inferring the Genetic Determinants of Fruit Colors in Tomato by Carotenoid Profiling

Carotenoids are essential for plant and animal nutrition, and are important factors in the variation of pigmentation in fruits, leaves, and flowers. Tomato is a model crop for studying the biology and biotechnology of fleshy fruits, particularly for understanding carotenoid biosynthesis. In commerci...

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Main Authors: Hee Ju Yoo, Woo Jung Park, Gyu-Myung Lee, Chang-Sik Oh, Inhwa Yeam, Dong-Chan Won, Chang Kil Kim, Je Min Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-05-01
Series:Molecules
Subjects:
tomato
carotenoid
fruit color
HPLC
DNA marker
δ-carotene
prolycopene
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/22/5/764

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