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Stress-Induced Buildup of Screening Pigments

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This chapter extends the discussion of screening pigments with an outline of possible mechanisms for the induction and regulation of their biosynthesis under stresses. Typical patterns of changes in pigment content and composition during the accumulation of screening pigments in plants are presented. Special attention is paid to the role of solar UV radiation in the induction of phenolics (which are admittedly the most ubiquitous and probably most studied screening pigment group) and to photostability of extrathylakoid carotenoids (the screening function of which is being vigorously investigated).

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