The organ-specific expression of terpene synthase genes contributes to the terpene hydrocarbon composition of chamomile essential oils

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The essential oil of chamomile, one of the oldest and agronomically most important medicinal plant species in Europe, has significant antiphlogistic, spasmolytic and antimicrobial activities. It is rich in chamazulene, a pharmaceutic...

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Main Authors: Irmisch Sandra, Krause Sandra T, Kunert Grit, Gershenzon Jonathan, Degenhardt Jörg, Köllner Tobias G
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-06-01
Series:BMC Plant Biology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2229/12/84

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