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Biosynthesis of Lower Terpenoids: Genetic and Physiological Controls in Woody Plants

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Genetic Manipulation of Woody Plants

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Biosynthesis of lower terpenoids has been studied in maritime pine (Pinus pinaster) using three complementary approaches: (a) biochemistry, (b) electron microscopy, and (c) cell-free systems. Monoterpene hydrocarbon synthesis is performed by the transitory activity of a specific organelle—the leucoplast. Monogenic control of terpenes is expressed differently in primary and secondary structures. In needles, sesquiterpene production is continuous. The cyclization processes take place in endomembranes, presumably in the endoplasmic reticulum. The role of C10 and C15 acyclic compounds is demonstrated by in vivo and in vitro results. The existence of six major genes, each controlling the level of one terpene, has been demonstrated and some practical applications developed. The cell regulation of terpene biosynthesis is disturbed by various aggressions which induce either stimulation of quiescent specialized cells or delocalized synthesis.

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Bernard-Dagan, C. (1988). Biosynthesis of Lower Terpenoids: Genetic and Physiological Controls in Woody Plants. In: Hanover, J.W., Keathley, D.E., Wilson, C.M., Kuny, G. (eds) Genetic Manipulation of Woody Plants. Basic Life Sciences, vol 44. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-1661-9_21

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