What does xanthophyllous mean?
Xanthophyllous means Of or relating to xanthophyll..
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Of or relating to xanthophyll..
The impact of xanthophyllous dyes on the overall colour of plants is negligible, as they occur in very small quantities.
White and yellow flesh potato have xanthophyllous carotenoids. Yellow color intensity is a determinant of xanthophyll content up to a point.
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Xanthophyllous means Of or relating to xanthophyll..
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The impact of xanthophyllous dyes on the overall colour of plants is negligible, as they occur in very small quantities.
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