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Carotenoid biosynthesis and manipulation

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Biosynthesis and Manipulation of Plant Products

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The carotenoids are the most widespread group of pigments in nature, with an estimated yield of some 100 million tons annually. They are present in all photosynthetic organisms, and are responsible for most of the yellow to red colours of most fruits and flowers. The characteristic colours of many birds, insects and marine invertebrates are also due to the presence of carotenoids which have originated in the diet. Commercially, carotenoids are used as food colorants, nutritional supplements (because of their pro-vitamin A activity) and in the treatment of certain cancers.

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