A novel O-methyltransferase Cp4MP-OMT catalyses the final step in the biosynthesis of the volatile 1,4-dimethoxybenzene in pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) flowers
Abstract Background Floral scents play a crucial role in attracting insect pollinators. Among the compounds attractive to pollinators is 1,4-dimethoxybenzene (1,4-DMB). It is a significant contributor to the scent profile of plants from various genera, including economically important Cucurbita spec...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2024-04-01
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Series: | BMC Plant Biology |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-024-04955-3 |