A Single Amino Acid Insertion in LCYB2 Deflects Carotenoid Biosynthesis in Red Carrot
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Abstract Carotenoids are phytochemicals that are precursors of vitamin A and effective antioxidants, required for human health. The mechanisms and underlying genetic network responsible for regulating carotenoid production in plants, however, is poorly understood, despite the carotenoid biosynthesis pathway being known. We found that a single amino acid insertion in lycopene β-cyclase2 (LCYB2) caused catalytic failure, possibly due to a flux down of lycopene to the carotenoids which may be the molecular basis for the color of red carrot roots.
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