The Carotenoids of Algae: Pigments from some Cryptomonads, a Heterokont and some Rhodophyceae

B. Allen, M.; Fries, Lisbeth; W. Goodwin, T.; M. Thomas, David

doi:10.1099/00221287-34-2-259

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The Carotenoids of Algae: Pigments from some Cryptomonads, a Heterokont and some Rhodophyceae

Published in Journal of General Microbiology • Feb 1, 1964

Authors:

M. B. Allen

Lisbeth Fries

T. W. Goodwin

Abstract

SUMMARY: The carotenoids of two Cryptophytes, one heterokont and five Rhodophytes have been examined. The main pigments present are, in Cryptomonas sp., α-carotene, and diatoxanthin; in Hemiselmis virescens, α-carotene, and diatoxanthin; in Vischeria sp., β-carotene and three unidentified xanthophyl...

Subject

Neoxanthin

Zeaxanthin

Lutein

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