Table 3.
Enzymes and genes involved in carotenoid biosynthesis of pepper.
| Short Name | Enzyme Name | Gene Name | Chromosome Location | Gene ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GGPS | Geranylgeranyl pyrophosphosphate synthase | Ggps | 4 | LOC107867046 |
| PSY | Phytoene synthase | Psy | 4 | LOC107868281 |
| PDS | Phytoene desaturase | Pds | 3 | LOC107861625 |
| ZDS | ζ-carotene desaturase | Zds | 8 | LOC107839468 |
| LYC | Lycopene cyclase | CrtL | 5 | LOC107869983 |
| CRTZ | β-carotene hydroxylase | CrtZ-2 | 3 | LOC107863219 |
| CrtZ-1 | 6 | LOC107873401 | ||
| Ze | Zeaxanthin epoxidase | Ze | 2 | LOC107860302 |
| CCS | Capsanthin-capsorubin synthase | Ccs | 6 | LOC107875664 |