Coordinated and High-Level Expression of Biosynthetic Pathway Genes Is Responsible for the Production of a Major Floral Scent Compound Methyl Benzoate in Hedychium coronarium

Methyl benzoate is a constituent of floral scent profile of many flowering plants. However, its biosynthesis, particularly in monocots, is scarcely reported. The monocot Hedychium coronarium is a popular ornamental plant in tropical and subtropical regions partly for its intense and inviting fragran...

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Main Authors: Yuechong Yue, Lan Wang, Rangcai Yu, Feng Chen, Jieling He, Xinyue Li, Yunyi Yu, Yanping Fan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Plant Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpls.2021.650582/full