Regulation of carotenoid metabolism in Zinnia elegans by carotenoid cleavage dioxygenase
Published Date: 4/3/2024
Source: phys.org
Zinnia elegans is an annual herbaceous ornamental flower widely cultivated in domestic and foreign gardens due to its diversity in flower types, color, and landscaping versatility. The Petal color of Zinnia elegans ranges widely from red to orange and yellow due to the different content of carotenoids and anthocyanins.