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apocarotenoid biosynthetic process

Known as: apocarotenoid biosynthesis, apocarotenoid anabolism, apo carotenoid biosynthetic process 
The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of apocarotenoids by the oxidative cleavage of carotenoids. Many apocarotenoids are… Expand
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2016
2016
De novo transcriptome assembly and comprehensive expression profiling in Crocus sativus to gain insights into apocarotenoid biosynthesis
Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) is commonly known as world's most expensive spice with rich source of apocarotenoids and possesses… Expand
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2016
2016
The carotenoid cleavage dioxygenase CCD2 catalysing the synthesis of crocetin in spring crocuses and saffron is a plastidial enzyme.
The apocarotenoid crocetin and its glycosylated derivatives, crocins, confer the red colour to saffron. Crocetin biosynthesis in… Expand
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2015
2015
Tissue-Specific Apocarotenoid Glycosylation Contributes to Carotenoid Homeostasis in Arabidopsis Leaves.
Attaining defined steady-state carotenoid levels requires balancing of the rates governing their synthesis and metabolism… Expand
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2015
2015
Comprehensive transcriptome analysis of Crocus sativus for discovery and expression of genes involved in apocarotenoid biosynthesis
BackgroundCrocus sativus stigmas form rich source of apocarotenoids like crocin, picrocrocin and saffranal which besides… Expand
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2013
Highly Cited
2013
A novel carotenoid cleavage activity involved in the biosynthesis of Citrus fruit-specific apocarotenoid pigments
Citrus is the first tree crop in terms of fruit production. The colour of Citrus fruit is one of the main quality attributes… Expand
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2011
2011
Identification and the developmental formation of carotenoid pigments in the yellow/orange Bacillus spore-formers.
Spore-forming Bacillus species capable of synthesising carotenoid pigments have recently been isolated. To date the detailed… Expand
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2010
Highly Cited
2010
SlCCD7 controls strigolactone biosynthesis, shoot branching and mycorrhiza-induced apocarotenoid formation in tomato.
The regulation of shoot branching is an essential determinant of plant architecture, integrating multiple external and internal… Expand
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2010
Highly Cited
2010
The carotenoid dioxygenase gene family in maize, sorghum, and rice.
Carotenoids and their apocarotenoid derivatives play essential physiological and developmental roles and provide plants tolerance… Expand
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2005
Highly Cited
2005
Implications of carotenoid biosynthetic genes in apocarotenoid formation during the stigma development of Crocus sativus and its closer relatives.
Crocus sativus is a triploid sterile plant characterized by its long red stigmas, which produce and store significant quantities… Expand
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2004
Highly Cited
2004
Glucosylation of the saffron apocarotenoid crocetin by a glucosyltransferase isolated from Crocus sativus stigmas
Saffron, the dry stigma of Crocus sativus L., is considered to be the world’s most expensive spice. Three major apocarotenoids… Expand
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