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Transcriptomic study of the role of MeFtsZ2-1 in pigment accumulation in cassava leaves
MeFtsZ2-1 is a key gene for plant plastid division, but the mechanism by which MeFtsZ2-1 affects pigment accumulation in cassava ( Manihot esculenta ...
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Dynamics of the processes of formation and accumulation of phenolic and pigment complexes in the needles of pine Pinus sylvestris
The paper analyzes the seasonal changes in the content of secondary metabolites in the needles of Scots pine growing in the subarctic zone of the...
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PGC-1α repression dysregulates lipid metabolism and induces lipid droplet accumulation in the retinal pigment epithelium
Drusen, the yellow deposits under the retina, are composed of lipids and proteins, and represent a hallmark of age-related macular degeneration...
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The strigolactone receptor SlDWARF14 plays a role in photosynthetic pigment accumulation and photosynthesis in tomato
Key messageTomato DWARF14 regulates the development of roots, shoot branches and leaves, and also plays a role in photosynthetic pigment...
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Dynamics of annatto pigment synthesis and accumulation in seeds of Bixa orellana L. revealed by integrated chemical, anatomical, and RNA-Seq analyses
Bixin is a commercially valuable apocarotenoid pigment found in the seed aril of Bixa orellana . The dynamics and regulation of its biosynthesis and...
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The Anthurium APRR2-like Gene Promotes Photosynthetic Pigment Accumulation in Response to Salt Stress
Anthurium andraeanum Lind . is an important ornamental flower in which accumulation of photosynthetic pigments affects both growth status and...
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An overview of pigment gland morphogenesis and its regulatory mechanism
Cotton has enormous economic potential, providing high-quality protein, oil, and fibre. But the comprehensive utilization of cottonseed is limited by...
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Natural or light-induced pigment accumulation in grain amaranths coincides with enhanced resistance against insect herbivory
Main conclusionIncreased resistance to insect herbivory in grain amaranth plants is associated with increased betalain pigmentation, either naturally...
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Glycogen, poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) and pigment accumulation in three Synechocystis strains when exposed to a stepwise increasing salt stress
The cyanobacterial genus Synechocystis is of particular interest to science and industry because of its efficient phototrophic metabolism, its...
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Fine map** of genes controlling pigment accumulation in oilseed rape (Brassica napus L.)
Purple/red appearance is one of the common phenotypic variations in leaves, stems, and siliques of oilseed rape ( Brassica napus L.) but very rare in...
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Vitamin C alleviates hyperglycemic stress in retinal pigment epithelial cells
BackgroundRetinal pigment epithelial cells (RPECs) are a type of retinal cells that structurally and physiologically support photoreceptors. However,...
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Effect of Abnormal Light/Dark Cycles on the Pigment Complex of Brassicaceae and Solanaceae Plants
AbstractUnder controlled environmental conditions, the authors studied the effect of extended light/dark cycles of 24/12, 48/24, 96/48, and 120/60 h...
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Classification of rose petal colors based on optical spectrum and pigment content analyses
Roses ( Rosa sp.) are an important ornamental crop worldwide. Their colorful flowers mainly reflect an accumulation of anthocyanins and carotenoids....
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Pigment Characteristics of Macrophytes from the Rybinsk Reservoir
AbstractThe first data on the pigment characteristics of higher aquatic plants in the Rybinsk Reservoir (Upper Volga, Russia) are presented. The...
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Pigment Composition of Haematococcus pluvialis Green Alga under the Action of Several Inducers of Astaxanthin Accumulation
AbstractThe content of astaxanthin, including its mono- and diesters, and photosynthetic pigments, has been analyzed in cells of the H. pluvialis ...
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Abiotic Stress Factors and High Astaxanthin Accumulation in Haematococcus pluvialis
Haematococcus is a group of microalgae that is considered the richest source of natural astaxanthin. It gains attention of many researchers and... -
Combining BN-PAGE and microscopy techniques to investigate pigment-protein complexes and plastid transitions in citrus fruit
BackgroundChlorophyll and carotenoids, the most widely distributed lipophilic pigments in plants, contribute to fruit coloration during development...
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PEDF protects retinal pigment epithelium from ferroptosis and ameliorates dry AMD-like pathology in a murine model
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of irreversible vision damage among elderly individuals. There is still no efficient...
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Potential integration of wastewater treatment and natural pigment production by Phaeodactylum tricornutum: microalgal growth, nutrient removal, and fucoxanthin accumulation
The use of microalgae cultured in wastewater to produce high-value products has gained considerable attention. We studied the ability of the diatom Pha...
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Conservatism and Variability of the Antioxidant Defense System in the Retinal Pigment Epithelium of Vertebrates
AbstractDuring evolution and adaptation to life conditions, organisms have developed the strategies allowing them to use reactive oxygen species...