Category: Lab Notes: Horticulture
Phyllotaxy
Phyllotaxy refers to the study of how leaves are arranged on the stems and branches of plants. This arrangement plays…
Anatomy of Leaf
Leaf anatomy is a finely tuned internal system crafted to optimize photosynthesis, regulate transpiration, enable gas exchange, and facilitate the…
Leaf
A leaf is one of the most vital organs of a plant, primarily responsible for the process of photosynthesis, where…
Neoxanthin
Neoxanthin is a naturally occurring carotenoid pigment that belongs to the xanthophyll subclass of carotenoids, which are oxygenated derivatives of…
Violaxanthin
Violaxanthin is a naturally occurring carotenoid pigment belonging to the xanthophyll class of carotenoids, which are oxygen-containing derivatives of carotenes….
β-Cryptoxanthin
β-Cryptoxanthin is a naturally occurring carotenoid pigment belonging to the xanthophyll subclass of carotenoids, which are oxygenated derivatives of carotenes….
Zeaxanthin
Zeaxanthin is a naturally occurring dietary carotenoid belonging to the xanthophyll subclass. It is a yellow-orange pigment found abundantly in…
Astaxanthin
Astaxanthin is a powerful carotenoid pigment belonging to the xanthophyll family, known for its distinctive red-pink color and exceptional antioxidant…
Canthaxanthin
Canthaxanthin is a carotenoid pigment that belongs to the xanthophyll family, naturally occurring in green algae, bacteria, crustaceans, and some…
Fucoxanthin
Fucoxanthin is a carotenoid pigment found primarily in brown algae (seaweed), diatoms, and other marine organisms. It belongs to the…
Chlorophyll
Chlorophyll is a green pigment found in plants, algae, and some bacteria that plays a crucial role in photosynthesis. It’s…
Lutein
Lutein is a xanthophyll carotenoid, a naturally occurring pigment synthesized by plants, algae, and some microorganisms, renowned for its vibrant…
Xanthophyll
Xanthophylls are a class of oxygen-containing carotenoids, naturally occurring pigments synthesized by plants, algae, and some microorganisms, responsible for the…
β-Carotene
β-Carotene (beta-carotene) is a prominent carotenoid, a class of naturally occurring pigments synthesized by plants, algae, and some microorganisms, known…
Tomatine
Tomatine is a naturally occurring glycoalkaloid found primarily in the Solanaceae family, particularly in tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum). It is a…