Blar i Brage NMBU på forfatter "Helgeland, Hanna"
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Genomic and functional gene studies suggest a key role of beta-carotene oxygenase 1 like (bco1l) gene in salmon flesh color
Helgeland, Hanna; Sodeland, Marte; Zoric, Nina; Torgersen, Jacob Seilø; Grammes, Fabian; Moen, Thomas; Kjøglum, Sissel; Lien, Sigbjørn; Våge, Dag Inge (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Red coloration of muscle tissue (flesh) is a unique trait in several salmonid genera, including Atlantic salmon. The color results from dietary carotenoids deposited in the flesh, whereas the color intensity is affected ...