Chromoplast plastoglobules recruit the carotenoid biosynthetic pathway and contribute to carotenoid accumulation during tomato fruit maturation. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2022 Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) fruit maturation is associated with a developmental transition from chloroplasts (in mature green fruit) to chromoplasts (in red fruit).
Wayne Zita +4 more
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Roles of plastid-located phosphate transporters in carotenoid accumulation [PDF]
Frontiers in Plant Science, 2022 Enhanced carotenoid accumulation in plants is crucial for the nutritional and health demands of the human body since these beneficial substances are acquired through dietary intake.
Dong-Li Hao +6 more
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Sea urchin eggs contain a plastid-derived structure that contributes to their development. [PDF]
PLoS BiologyDevelopment in the sea has long been thought to be a nutritional gamble that disproportionately ends in starvation. Here, we support the premise that components of plastids appear to be incorporated into sea urchin eggs and that these, in turn, benefit ...
Tyler J Carrier +12 more
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Analysis of Colored Lesions of Chilli Yellow Ringspot Orthotospovirus Infection in Tomato Fruits [PDF]
VirusesChilli yellow ringspot orthotospovirus (CYRSV) causes colored lesions in tomato fruits. In this study, tomato fruits with different-colored lesions were used as experimental materials to explore the color formation mechanism.
Yu Li +5 more
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“Omics” insights into plastid behavior toward improved carotenoid accumulation [PDF]
Frontiers in Plant Science, 2022 Plastids are a group of diverse organelles with conserved carotenoids synthesizing and sequestering functions in plants. They optimize the carotenoid composition and content in response to developmental transitions and environmental stimuli.
Yuanyuan Li +8 more
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Carotenoid aggregates negatively impact chlorophyll levels and disrupt chloroplast development in peaches [PDF]
Molecular HorticulturePeach (Prunus persica L. Batsch) is among the most economically important fruit tree crops. Carotenoids in peach fruit have been intensively studied because of their relationship with fruit color and nutritional value.
Pengfei Wang +10 more
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Carotenoid biosynthesis in Prunus species: from pathway and accumulation structure to diverse pigmentation [PDF]
Molecular HorticulturePrunus species, also known as stone fruits, include several eye-catching fruits such as cherries, plums, apricots, peaches, nectarines, etc., which have significant economic value and are widely cultivated worldwide.
Naila Mir Baz +7 more
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ORANGE family proteins: multifunctional chaperones shaping plant carotenoid level, plastid development, stress tolerance, and more [PDF]
Molecular HorticultureORANGE (OR) family proteins are DnaJE1 molecular chaperones ubiquitous and highly conserved in all plant species, indicating their important roles in plant growth and development.
Emalee Wrightstone +4 more
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Isolation of Carrot Chromoplasts and Assessment of Their Carotenoid Content and Bioaccessibility [PDF]
MoleculesThe bioaccessibility (fraction of compounds released from the food matrix and available for absorption) and carotenoid content of carrot chromoplasts obtained through high-speed centrifugation using sucrose gradients were assessed.
Ana M. Benítez-González +5 more
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Multi-omics analyses unveil dual genetic loci governing four distinct watermelon flesh color phenotypes [PDF]
Molecular HorticultureWatermelon fruit flesh displays various colors. Although genetic loci underlying these variations are identified, the molecular mechanism remains elusive.
Na Li +12 more
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