Transcriptome mining, functional characterization, and phylogeny of a large terpene synthase gene family in spruce (<it>Picea </it>spp.)

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In conifers, terpene synthases (TPSs) of the gymnosperm-specific TPS-d subfamily form a diverse array of mono-, sesqui-, and diterpenoid compounds, which are components of the oleoresin secretions and volatile emissions. These compou...

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Main Authors: Dullat Harpreet K, Hamberger Britta, Jancsik Sharon, Ralph Steven G, Weisshaar Sabrina, Keeling Christopher I, Bohlmann Jörg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-03-01
Series:BMC Plant Biology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2229/11/43