The hops (Humulus lupulus) genome contains a mid-sized terpene synthase family that shows wide functional and allelic diversity

Abstract Background Hops (Humulus lupulus L.) are a dioecious climbing perennial, with the dried mature “cones” (strobili) of the pistillate/female inflorescences being widely used as both a bittering agent and to enhance the flavour of beer. The glandular trichomes of the bract and bracteole flower...

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Main Authors: Xiuyin Chen, Mindy Y. Wang, Cecilia H. Deng, Ron A. Beatson, Kerry R. Templeton, Ross G. Atkinson, Niels J. Nieuwenhuizen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-05-01
Series:BMC Plant Biology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-023-04283-y