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 …

The shikimate pathway connects the central carbon metabolism with the biosynthesis of
aromatic amino acids—l-tyrosine, l-phenylalanine, and l-tryptophan—which play …

Torreya grandis has high economic and nutritional value due to the high nutrients in its
kernels. The kernels of different development stages vary enormously in their amino acids …

The shikimate pathway, the seven enzymatic steps that synthesize chorismate from
phosphoenolpyruvate and erythrose 4-phosphate, produces the last common precursor of …

Sweet orange 'Newhall'(C. sinensis) is a popular fruit in high demand all over the world. Its
peel and pulp are rich in a variety of nutrients and are widely used in catering, medicine …

A diverse array of plant aromatic compounds contributes to the tremendous chemical
diversity in the plant kingdom that cannot be seen in microbes or animals. Such …

Plant secondary metabolites offer resistance to invasion by herbivorous organisms, and are
also useful in the chemical, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and fragrance industries. There are …

Phenolics in the Chinese olive (Canarium album (Lour.) Raeusch) fruit significantly affect its
flavor and quality. The shikimate pathway is a bridge connecting primary metabolism and …

Metabolic factors are essential for developmental biology of an organism. In plants, roots
fulfill important functions, in part due to the development of specific epidermal cells, called …

Aromatic molecules are highly sought after compounds because they are useful in various
aspects of life. Some are used as food additives and the bioactive nature of many makes …