An Alternative Route for Astaxanthin Biosynthesis in Green Algae.
2020
Tianhu Sun
Plant Breeding and Genetics Section, School of Integrative Plant Science, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853 ts753@cornell.edu.
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MeSH Term
Description
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D000460
Chlorophyta
A phylum of photosynthetic EUKARYOTA bearing double membrane-bound plastids containing chlorophyll a and b. They comprise the classical green algae, and represent over 7000 species that live in a variety of primarily aquatic habitats. Only about ten percent are marine species, most live in freshwater.
Algae, Green,Chlorophytina,Green Algae
D024341
Xanthophylls
Oxygenated forms of carotenoids. They are usually derived from alpha and beta carotene.
Xanthophyll Carotenoids,Carotenoids, Xanthophyll
D065146
Zeaxanthins
Carotenoids found in fruits and vegetables. Zeaxanthin accumulates in the MACULA LUTEA.