ReviewPlant biotechnology journal2025
Natural pigments derived from plants and microorganisms: classification, biosynthesis, and applications.
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- NADES-Extracted SunGold Kiwifruit Polyphenols as Functional Ingredients in Antioxidant-Enriched Yoghurt.Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Microbial pigments as multi-functional cosmeceuticals: mechanism of action and sustainable production.Archives of microbiology · 2026Review
- Extracellular Yellow Pigments Produced byMicroorganisms · 2026Article
- Role ofJournal of fungi (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Pigmented fungi derived from hot and cold deserts ecosystems: taxonomy, genomic and biotechnological approach.World journal of microbiology & biotechnology · 2026Review
- Influence of Plant-Derived Modifiers on the Properties of Solvent Free Epoxy Coatings.Materials (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
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- From folklore to explore: integrating genomic and multiomics data forHorticulture research · 2026Article
- Bioproduction, characterization, and evaluation of the biological activities of prodigiosin from Serratia marcescens HMS.World journal of microbiology & biotechnology · 2026Article
- Comparative Metabolomics Reveals the Nutritional Merit and Metabolic Basis of a Naturally Occurring White Variant inFoods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- From Pigment Chemistry to Nanomaterials: Fungal Pigments as Reducing and Stabilizing Agents in Green Nanoparticle Synthesis.Microorganisms · 2026Review
- Microencapsulation of Monascus Red Pigment Using Saccharomyces cerevisiae Ghosts: Process Optimization and Characterization.Probiotics and antimicrobial proteins · 2026Article
- Combined Analysis of Transcriptome and Metabolome Explains the Differences in Pulp Color in Jackfruit.Plant direct · 2026Article
- Staphylococcus aureus's golden-yellow pigment staphyloxanthin: production enhancement, analytical characterization, and biological attributes.Microbial cell factories · 2026Review
- Recent advances in metabolic engineering for microbial production of L-tyrosine.World journal of microbiology & biotechnology · 2026Review
- Identification of the orange pigment in Nonomuraea gerenzanensis and development of a pigment-free mutant.AMB Express · 2025Article
- A universal strategy for real-time discrimination and evaluation of food freshness using natural colorants as indicators: from detection to antioxidant and antibacterial properties.NPJ science of food · 2025Review
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Abstract
Pigments, as coloured secondary metabolites, endow the world with a rich palette of colours. They primarily originate from plants and microorganisms and play crucial roles in their survival and adaptation processes. In this article, we categorize pigments based on their chemical structure into flavonoids, carotenoids, pyrroles, quinones, azaphilones, melanins, betalains, flavins, and others. We further meticulously describe the colours, sources, and biosynthetic pathways, including key enzymatic steps and regulatory networks that control pigment production, in both plants and microorganisms. In particular, we highlight the role of transport proteins and transcription factors in fine-tuning these pathways. Finally, we introduce the use of pigments in practical production and research, aiming to provide new insights and directions for the application of coloured compounds in diverse fields, such as agriculture, industry, and medicine.
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