3.6 Expression of related synthetic genes and carotenoids content
Following BL exposure, nine DEGs were mapped to the ”Carotenoid biosynthesis” pathway. The genes encoding Car synthesis, includingPSY , were significantly upregulated following BL exposure, implying that BL effectively promoted Car accumulation (Fig. 6A). Indeed, Car content was significantly increased with BL exposure, consistent with the signaling pathway enrichment analysis and gene expression.