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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Main Authors: Marion Christine Hoepflinger, Monica Barman, Stefan Dötterl, Raimund Tenhaken
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-04-01
Series:BMC Plant Biology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-024-04955-3