carotenoïdenanthocyanen

Carotenoïdenanthocyanen is a term occasionally used in phytochemistry to refer to the combined presence of carotenoid and anthocyanin pigments within plant tissues. The word merges “carotenoid,” a class of yellow‑to‑red lipophilic pigments involved in photosynthesis and photoprotection, with “anthocyanin,” a group of water‑soluble flavonoid pigments that give many flowers, fruits and leaves their red, purple or blue hues. While the two pigment families differ chemically and functionally, they often coexist in the same plant organ, contributing jointly to coloration, antioxidant capacity and stress tolerance.

In botanical research, the simultaneous analysis of carotenoïdenanthocyanen is employed to assess the overall pigment profile of a sample. Spectrophotometric and chromatographic techniques can separate and quantify each class, allowing investigators to study interactions such as synergistic UV shielding or combined antioxidant effects. Ecologically, plants that produce both carotenoids and anthocyanins may gain adaptive advantages, for instance by protecting chloroplasts from excess light while attracting pollinators through vivid coloration.

The concept is primarily descriptive rather than indicating a distinct chemical entity. Accordingly, scientific literature treats carotenoïdenanthocyanen as a shorthand for the co‑occurrence of these two major pigment groups, emphasizing their complementary roles in plant physiology and ecology.