Changing Form and Function through Carotenoids and Synthetic Biology

Plant Physiol. 2019 Mar;179(3):830-843. doi: 10.1104/pp.18.01122. Epub 2018 Oct 25.

Abstract

The diverse structures and multifaceted roles of carotenoids make these colorful pigments attractive targets for synthetic biology.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Biosynthetic Pathways
  • Carotenoids / biosynthesis
  • Carotenoids / chemistry
  • Carotenoids / physiology*
  • Metabolic Engineering
  • Plants / anatomy & histology
  • Plants / metabolism
  • Synthetic Biology / trends*

Substances

  • Carotenoids