News about amino acid metabolism in plant–microbe interactions
Plants constantly come into contact with a diverse mix of pathogenic and beneficial
microbes. The ability to distinguish between them and to respond appropriately is essential …
microbes. The ability to distinguish between them and to respond appropriately is essential …
[HTML][HTML] Floral scents and fruit aromas: Functions, compositions, biosynthesis, and regulation
S Mostafa, Y Wang, W Zeng, B Jin - Frontiers in plant science, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Floral scents and fruit aromas are crucial volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in plants. They
are used in defense mechanisms, along with mechanisms to attract pollinators and seed …
are used in defense mechanisms, along with mechanisms to attract pollinators and seed …
Lignin engineering in forest trees: from gene discovery to field trials
Wood is an abundant and renewable feedstock for the production of pulp, fuels, and
biobased materials. However, wood is recalcitrant toward deconstruction into cellulose and …
biobased materials. However, wood is recalcitrant toward deconstruction into cellulose and …
Multiomics of a rice population identifies genes and genomic regions that bestow low glycemic index and high protein content
To counter the rising incidence of diabetes and to meet the daily protein needs, we created
low glycemic index (GI) rice varieties with protein content (PC) surpassing 14%. In the …
low glycemic index (GI) rice varieties with protein content (PC) surpassing 14%. In the …
The shikimate pathway: gateway to metabolic diversity
Covering: 1997 to 2023 The shikimate pathway is the metabolic process responsible for the
biosynthesis of the aromatic amino acids phenylalanine, tyrosine, and tryptophan. Seven …
biosynthesis of the aromatic amino acids phenylalanine, tyrosine, and tryptophan. Seven …
The cytosolic aminotransferase VAS1 coordinates aromatic amino acid biosynthesis and metabolism
J Wu, Y Chen, Y Huang, B Hao, S Dai, L Zhao… - Science …, 2024 - science.org
The aromatic amino acids (AAAs) phenylalanine, tyrosine, and tryptophan are basic protein
units and precursors of diverse specialized metabolites that are essential for plant growth …
units and precursors of diverse specialized metabolites that are essential for plant growth …
Revisiting the shikimate pathway and highlighting their enzyme inhibitors
AM Almeida, R Marchiosi, J Abrahão… - Phytochemistry …, 2024 - Springer
Absent in animals and with only seven enzymatic reactions toward the synthesis of
chorismate and aromatic amino acids, the shikimate pathway is a crucial target for …
chorismate and aromatic amino acids, the shikimate pathway is a crucial target for …
Understanding source–sink interactions: progress in model plants and translational research to crops
L Rosado-Souza, R Yokoyama, U Sonnewald… - Molecular Plant, 2023 - cell.com
Agriculture is facing a massive increase in demand per hectare as a result of an ever-
expanding population and environmental deterioration. While we have learned much about …
expanding population and environmental deterioration. While we have learned much about …
A chromosome-level genome assembly of anesthetic drug–producing Anisodus acutangulus provides insights into its evolution and the biosynthesis of tropane …
Tropane alkaloids (TAs), which are anticholinergic agents, are an essential class of natural
compounds, and there is a growing demand for TAs with anesthetic, analgesic, and …
compounds, and there is a growing demand for TAs with anesthetic, analgesic, and …
Coordinated regulation of the entry and exit steps of aromatic amino acid biosynthesis supports the dual lignin pathway in grasses
J El-Azaz, B Moore, Y Takeda-Kimura… - Nature …, 2023 - nature.com
Vascular plants direct large amounts of carbon to produce the aromatic amino acid
phenylalanine to support the production of lignin and other phenylpropanoids. Uniquely …
phenylalanine to support the production of lignin and other phenylpropanoids. Uniquely …