natural-dyes
Natural dyes are pigments extracted from plant tissues—such as roots, bark, leaves, and flowers—that have been used for centuries to color textiles, food, and materials. For plant scientists, studying these compounds sheds light on the biosynthesis of secondary metabolites like anthocyanins, carotenoids, and naphthoquinones, revealing how plants produce and regulate pigmentation. This research also supports efforts to identify sustainable, plant-based alternatives to synthetic dyes and to understand the ecological and physiological roles these pigments play within the plant.
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