Colorful World of Microbes : Carotenoids and Their Applications
Joint Authors
Jyoti, Saxena
Amita, Saini
Mukesh Kumar, Agarwal
Kirti, Kushwaha
Priti, Saraswat
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-13, 13 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-04-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
13
Main Subjects
Natural & Life Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Biology
Abstract EN
Microbial cells accumulate pigments under certain culture conditions, which have very important industrial applications.
Microorganisms can serve as sources of carotenoids, the most widespread group of naturally occurring pigments.
More than 750 structurally different yellow, orange, and red colored molecules are found in both eukaryotes and prokaryotes with an estimated market of $ 919 million by 2015.
Carotenoids protect cells against photooxidative damage and hence found important applications in environment, food and nutrition, disease control, and as potent antimicrobial agents.
In addition to many research advances, this paper reviews concerns with recent evaluations, applications of microbial pigments, and recommendations for future researches with an understanding of evolution and biosynthetic pathways along with other relevant aspects.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Kirti, Kushwaha& Amita, Saini& Priti, Saraswat& Mukesh Kumar, Agarwal& Jyoti, Saxena. 2014. Colorful World of Microbes : Carotenoids and Their Applications. Advances in Biology،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-13.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Kirti, Kushwaha…[et al.]. Colorful World of Microbes : Carotenoids and Their Applications. Advances in Biology No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-13.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Kirti, Kushwaha& Amita, Saini& Priti, Saraswat& Mukesh Kumar, Agarwal& Jyoti, Saxena. Colorful World of Microbes : Carotenoids and Their Applications. Advances in Biology. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-13.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-502161