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xanothophyll
A plant pigment responsible for the yellow and brown colors of leaves in autumn. Chemically it is a carotenoid, a group of compounds that includes carotene, another pigment which gives the red color to carrots and tomatoes. All carotenoids, including xanthophyll, also play a part in photosynthesis.
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