Pigments in Fruits and Vegetables: Genomics and Dietetics

Chen, Chunxian

This comprehensive treatise provides a systemic and insightful overview of current advances in the biosynthetic genomics/genetics and preventive dietetics of carotenoids, flavonoids and betalains, from a general perspective, and in specific fruits and vegetables as well. Genomics/genetics focuses on what and how enzymatic and regulatory genes are involved in pigment biosynthesis. Dietetics emphasizes how these pigments contribute nutritional/medical benefits to health, prevent diseases, and act as potential nutraceuticals in the diet. The goal is to provide research scientists, nutrition specialists, healthy food advocates, students, and rainbow food (fruit and vegetable) lovers with an integrated resource on the biosynthetic and dietetic mechanisms of these pigments.

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Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2016-10-05

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9781493946013

DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4939-2356-4

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 277