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Citation: Chunyang Zheng, Shiyu Liu, Nuo Yi, Hong Shang. The Adventures in the Kingdom of Plant Pigments[J]. University Chemistry, ;2024, 39(9): 170-176. doi: 10.3866/PKU.DXHX202308085 shu

The Adventures in the Kingdom of Plant Pigments

School of Science, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing 100083, China

Received Date: 24 August 2023
Revised Date: 22 September 2023

Plant pigments are natural organic compounds found in plant cells. They impart vibrant colors to plants and play essential roles in processes such as photosynthesis and other physiological reactions. This article provides an overview of the classification and chemical molecular structures of plant pigments, as well as an introduction to their basic coloration mechanisms. It guides individuals in understanding the colorful world at the molecular level and emphasizes the intrinsic connection between organic chemistry and plant physiological activities.
- Plant pigment,
- Organic compound,
- Molecular structure,
- Chromogenic mechanism
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