The cytosol-localised mevalonic acid (MVA) pathway delivers the basic isoprene unit
isopentenyl diphosphate (IPP). In higher plants, this central metabolic intermediate is also …

When compared to other organisms, plants are atypical with respect to isoprenoid
biosynthesis: they utilize two distinct and separately compartmentalized pathways to build …

Plants have the capacity to synthesize, accumulate and emit volatiles that may act as aroma
and flavor molecules due to interactions with human receptors. These low‐molecular‐weight …

Triterpenoid saponins are a diverse group of natural products in plants and are considered
defensive compounds against pathogenic microbes and herbivores. Because of their …

The global essential oil market has been steadily increasing in size over the past few years,
and is estimated to reach ca. $7.5 billion USD per annum by 2018. Lavenders (Lavandula; …

Tanshinone is a group of active diterpenes widely used in treatment of cardiovascular
diseases. Here, we report the introduction of genes encoding 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl …

Plant genomes encode isopentenyl phosphate kinases (IPKs) that reactivate isopentenyl
phosphate (IP) via ATP-dependent phosphorylation, forming the primary metabolite …

Terpenoids (aka isoprenoids) represent the most diverse class of natural products found in
plants, with tens of thousands of reported structures. Plant‐derived terpenoids have a …

Terpenoids are a group of largest natural products with important biological functions, and
their efficient biosynthesis is of particular importance to both academia and industry. As the …

Lavenders (Lavandula spp., Lamiaceae) are aromatic ornamental plants that are used
widely in the food, perfume and pharmaceutical industries. The large-scale production of …