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Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > biochemical compounds > pigments > plant pigments > phycobilin
Fields of Study > biochemistry > biochemical compounds > pigments > plant pigments > phycobilin
Research, Technology, Methods > chemical substances > biochemical compounds > phytochemicals > plant pigments > phycobilin
Fields of Study > biochemistry > biochemical compounds > phytochemicals > plant pigments > phycobilin
Fields of Study > botany > plant biology > plant biochemistry > phytochemicals > plant pigments > phycobilin
Plant Production, Gardening > botany > plant biology > plant biochemistry > phytochemicals > plant pigments > phycobilin
Preferred Term:

phycobilin

Definition:
A water-soluble proteinaceous pigment that aids photosynthesis and is found in red algae and cyanobacteria.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
plant pigments
Related Concepts:
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/57964
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