Identification and analysis of key genes involved in methyl salicylate biosynthesis in different birch species.

Species of the perennial woody plant genus Betula dominate subalpine forests and play a significant role in preserving biological diversity. In addition to their conventional benefits, birches synthesize a wide range of secondary metabolites having pharmacological significance. Methyl salicylate (Me...

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Main Authors: Kiran Singewar, Christian R Moschner, Eberhard Hartung, Matthias Fladung
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2020-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0240246