Versatility of carotenoids: An integrated view on diversity, evolution, functional roles and environmental interactions

Esteban, Raquel; Morán, José F.; Becerril, José M.; Garcı́a-Plazaola, José Ignacio

doi:10.1016/j.envexpbot.2015.04.009

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“…Increased chlorophyll content in plant leaves is a sign of increased photosynthetic activity and hence plant growth. In addition, carotenoids are known to be an accessory pigment along with chlorophylls in photosynthesis . Carotenoids and anthocyanins are antioxidants and have the potential to scavenge free radicals and protect plants against many environmental stress conditions .…”

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Biochar potential in intensive cultivation of Capsicum annuum L. (sweet pepper): crop yield and plant protection

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Biochar potential in intensive cultivation of Capsicum annuum L. (sweet pepper): crop yield and plant protection

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“…The first specific step is formation of the C 40 carotene, phytoene, from the C 20 compound geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate (GGPP), by phytoene synthase (PSY). Following this, there are a series of desaturation, isomerization, cyclization and oxygenation reactions to form the different carotenoids (Cazzonelli 2011;Esteban et al 2015). Lycopene, the compound that provides the bright red colour to tomato fruit, sits at a branch point in the pathway.…”

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“…They are an essential component of photosynthesis in chloroplasts, but can also accumulate to higher levels in specialized plastids called chromoplasts to provide pigmentation for flowers and fruit (Cazzonelli 2011;Li and Yuan 2013;Esteban et al 2015). In addition to …”

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Genetics of Pigment Biosynthesis and Degradation

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Pilkington

Davies

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Compendium of Plant Genomes

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Within the genus Actinidia, there is large variability in fruit skin and flesh colour. The most familiar kiwifruit, A. chinensis var. deliciosa 'Hayward', has flesh of bright emerald green. Although many species have live, coloured fruit skins, most commercial cultivars have a dead, brown fruit skin. Hidden underneath the skin is a diversity and range of flesh colours which are characteristic of the species or specific genotypes. From a commercial point of view, flesh colour has become a particularly important feature which distinguishes the fruit and new cultivars in the market. In today's market, there is a large number of cultivars with a range of flesh colours grouped into three main categories: green, yellow and red. The red-fleshed cultivars are a recent addition and have generated great interest throughout the industry worldwide. It is also the distinctive feature of the genotype used to build the reference genome for A. chinensis var. chinensis (Huang et al., 2013). Fruit ColourAnthocyanins, carotenoids and chlorophylls are responsible for almost all fruit coloration. Plant breeding and domestication have produced numerous fruit where the levels and distribution of pigments vary widely, changing during development and in response to the environment. The accumulation of pigments in fruit is an important indicator of ripeness, quality and value. These pigments also differentiate cultivars for consumers, as well as being implicated in the health attributes of our foods. A highly pigmented fruit has become perceived by consumers as conferring

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“…Interestingly, the most specific electrophysiological response in D. suzukii was elicited by the leaf volatile β‐cyclocitral, which was also attractive in trap‐capture experiments. The biosynthesis of β‐cyclocitral, a carotenoid degradation product, is involved in oxidative stress signalling in plants (Esteban, Fernando Moran, Maria Becerril, & Ignacio Garcia‐Plazaola, ) but could also act as an indicator of the reprogramming of carotenoid metabolism during fruit ripening (Cazzonelli & Pogson, ). Thereby, β‐cyclocitral could signal the presence of an appropriate habitat (plant canopy) to the fly rather than the direct oviposition site (fruit), which would be consistent with the lack of a sex‐specific electrophysiological and behavioural response (Keesey et al., ).…”

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Environmentally sustainable pest control options for Drosophila suzukii

Schetelig

Lee

Otto

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J Applied Entomology

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The spotted-wing drosophila or cherry vinegar fly (Drosophila suzukii) is native to Asia but has invaded other continents since 2008 and has spread throughout Europe. The females have a serrated ovipositor allowing them to penetrate the skins of intact ripening fruits to deposit their eggs, and the developing larvae rapidly destroy the fruits close to harvest. Drosophila suzukii has a rapid life cycle and the larvae develop well beneath the fruit surface. This means that the use of pesticides is problematic and often not effective, first due to their restricted use close to harvest to protect consumers, and second because the larvae are deep enough inside the fruit to avoid contact.There are currently no effective and environmentally sustainable pest control methods for this species, resulting in extensive damage to fruit crops. Here, we review the current status of D. suzukii as a fruit crop pest and discuss the feasibility of current pesticide-free control methods. We also consider the potential of new technologies as a basis for the urgently needed specific and long-term control of this species. K E Y W O R D Scherry vinegar fly, integrated pest management, invasive insects, RNA interference, sterile insect technique

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Versatility of carotenoids: An integrated view on diversity, evolution, functional roles and environmental interactions

Cited by 123 publications

References 160 publications

Biochar potential in intensive cultivation of Capsicum annuum L. (sweet pepper): crop yield and plant protection

Biochar potential in intensive cultivation of Capsicum annuum L. (sweet pepper): crop yield and plant protection

Genetics of Pigment Biosynthesis and Degradation

Environmentally sustainable pest control options for Drosophila suzukii

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