Researchers discover new enzyme, link to iron in vitamin A synthesis

Monday, June 15, 2015 - 14:00 in Biology & Nature

A research team's discovery of new information about how plants synthesize carotenoids, precursors for vitamin A that are essential for plant development and survival, and human health, could help scientists increase the levels of provitamin A in food crops and reduce global vitamin A deficiency.

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