Concentrations of beta-carotene, astaxanthin, canthaxanthin, and diatoxanthine of ODP Leg 112 samples (Table 2)

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contents The quantitative distribution of carotenoids in sediments of Pleistocene to Miocene age from the Peru upwelling area is reported. Major pigments include beta-carotene, diatoxanthin, caroteno-3,3'-diols from phytoplankton, astaxanthin and canthaxanthin from crustaceans, and spheroidenone from bacteria. beta-carotene epoxides are major consituents, representing transformation products in the degradation of beta-carotene to low molecular weight compounds. The absolute abundance of carotenoids reflects bottom-water oxicity at the time of deposition; highest concentrations of carotenoids were observed in laminated muds deposited within the oxygen-minimum zone, with reduced or negligible concentrations of pigments observed in bioturbated sequences deposited during periods of well-oxygenated bottom water. beta-carotene, the most abundant pigment in recently deposited sediments, slowly degrades through a sequence of transformation reactions initiated by epoxidation. The 4,4' dioxo-carotenoids, which are unable to form 5,6-epoxides, have been preferentially preserved in these sediments.
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spellingShingle Concentrations of beta-carotene, astaxanthin, canthaxanthin, and diatoxanthine of ODP Leg 112 samples (Table 2)
Repeta, Daniel J
112-679C; 112-681C; 112-684C; Astaxanthin, per unit sediment mass; beta-Carotene, beta,beta-Carotene, per unit sediment mass; Canthaxanthin, per unit sediment mass; Diatoxanthin, per unit sediment mass; DRILL; Drilling/drill rig; DSDP/ODP/IODP sample designation; Event label; Joides Resolution; Leg112; Ocean Drilling Program; ODP; Sample code/label; Sample mass; South Pacific Ocean
The quantitative distribution of carotenoids in sediments of Pleistocene to Miocene age from the Peru upwelling area is reported. Major pigments include beta-carotene, diatoxanthin, caroteno-3,3'-diols from phytoplankton, astaxanthin and canthaxanthin from crustaceans, and spheroidenone from bacteria. beta-carotene epoxides are major consituents, representing transformation products in the degradation of beta-carotene to low molecular weight compounds. The absolute abundance of carotenoids reflects bottom-water oxicity at the time of deposition; highest concentrations of carotenoids were observed in laminated muds deposited within the oxygen-minimum zone, with reduced or negligible concentrations of pigments observed in bioturbated sequences deposited during periods of well-oxygenated bottom water. beta-carotene, the most abundant pigment in recently deposited sediments, slowly degrades through a sequence of transformation reactions initiated by epoxidation. The 4,4' dioxo-carotenoids, which are unable to form 5,6-epoxides, have been preferentially preserved in these sediments.
title Concentrations of beta-carotene, astaxanthin, canthaxanthin, and diatoxanthine of ODP Leg 112 samples (Table 2)
topic 112-679C; 112-681C; 112-684C; Astaxanthin, per unit sediment mass; beta-Carotene, beta,beta-Carotene, per unit sediment mass; Canthaxanthin, per unit sediment mass; Diatoxanthin, per unit sediment mass; DRILL; Drilling/drill rig; DSDP/ODP/IODP sample designation; Event label; Joides Resolution; Leg112; Ocean Drilling Program; ODP; Sample code/label; Sample mass; South Pacific Ocean
url https://doi.org/10.1594/PANGAEA.753777