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Biologically active compounds in tomatoes from various fertilisation systems [PDF]
, 2007 The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of way of tomatoes cultivation on content of both health promoting and toxic components representing by carotenoids (lycopene, β-carotene), vitamin C and glycoalkaloids (α-tomatine, dehydrotomatine ...
Hajšlová, Jana, Schulzová, Věra
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De novo transcriptome sequencing in Bixa orellana to identify genes involved in methylerythritol phosphate, carotenoid and bixin biosynthesis. [PDF]
, 2015 BackgroundBixin or annatto is a commercially important natural orange-red pigment derived from lycopene that is produced and stored in seeds of Bixa orellana L.
Aguilar-Espinosa, Margarita +5 more
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Carotenoids of Capsicum Fruits: Pigment Profile and Health-Promoting Functional Attributes
Antioxidants, 2019 Pepper of the Capsicum species is a common ingredient in various food preparations by different cultures worldwide. The Capsicum is recognised by its five main domesticated species, namely Capsicum annuum, C. baccatum, C. chinense, C.
N. Mohd Hassan +4 more
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Analysis &Sensing, EarlyView.This study introduces an in‐house spin coater for matrix‐assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry imaging, providing homogeneous matrix deposition via simultaneous spray and spin. The approach yields reproducible signals and clear metabolite distributions in complex tissues.
Lanaia Ítala Louzeiro Maciel +8 more
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Marine Drugs, 2018 Carotenoids are natural pigments that contribute to light harvesting and photo-protection in photosynthetic organisms. In this study, we analyzed the carotenoid profiles, including mono-hydroxy and epoxy-carotenoids, in the economically valuable red ...
Jiro Koizumi +8 more
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Nutrients, 2019 This review summarizes current knowledge on the biological relevance of carotenoids and some of their metabolites in obesity management. The relationship between carotenoids and obesity is considered in clinical studies and in preclinical studies ...
L. Mounien, F. Tourniaire, J. Landrier
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Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The seeds constitute approximately 3.34% (w/w) of pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata), a byproduct rich in bioactive compounds. Cucurbita seeds may contain approximately 33% oil with a unique composition and nutritional value. The present study aimed to obtain pumpkin (C.
Andréa Madalena Maciel Guedes +5 more
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Molecular Mechanisms Involved in Biosynthesis and Regulation of Carotenoids in Plants
Journal of Horticultural Sciences, 2016 Carotenoids are coloured compounds beneficial to plants and humans. Some of the major health benefits carotenoids provide include Vitamin A precursors and, antioxidants besides being involved in several physiological functions.
P Shilpa +4 more
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Overexpression of beta-carotene hydroxylase enhances stress tolerance in Arabidopsis [PDF]
, 2002 Plant stress caused by extreme environmental conditions is already a principal reason for yield reduction in crops. The threat of global environment change makes it increasingly important to generate crop plants that will withstand such conditions ...
Davison, P.A., Horton, P., Hunter, C.N.
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Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society, EarlyView.Workflow for biodiesel water content assessment using Raman spectroscopy and machine learning models. ABSTRACT A combination of Raman spectroscopy and multivariate modeling was applied to build classification models to assess water content in soybean biodiesel.
Maycom Cezar Valeriano +3 more
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