Oxidosqualene Cyclase Knock-Down in Latex of <i>Taraxacum koksaghyz</i> Reduces Triterpenes in Roots and Separated Natural Rubber

In addition to natural rubber (NR), several triterpenes are synthesized in laticifers of the Russian dandelion (<i>Taraxacum koksaghyz</i>). Detailed analysis of NR and resin contents revealed different concentrations of various pentacyclic triterpenes such as &#945;-, &#946;-amy...

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Main Authors: Nicole van Deenen, Kristina Unland, Dirk Prüfer, Christian Schulze Gronover
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-07-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/24/15/2703