[EN] Crocetin, one of the few colored apocarotenoids known in nature, is present in flowers and fruits and has long been used medicinally and as a colorant. Saffron is the main source of crocetin, although a few other ...
Gascuel, Quentin; Diretto, G.; Monforte Gilabert, Antonio José; Fortes, Ana Margarida; GRANELL RICHART, ANTONIO(Frontiers Media SA, 2017-05-12)
[EN] Improving fruit quality has become a major goal in plant breeding. Direct approaches to tackling fruit quality traits specifically linked to consumer preferences and environmental friendliness, such as improved flavor, ...