Capsanthin, Capsarubin and Neoxanthin Biosynthesis

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abscisic acid biosynthesis
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EC 5.3.99.8 capsanthin—capsorubin synthase (mechanism)
EC 5.3.99.9 neoxanthin synthase (mechanism)