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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Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-05-01
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Series: | BMC Plant Biology |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-023-04283-y |