Biochemical analysis of the TPS-a subfamily in Medicago truncatula

Terpenes are important mediators of plant chemical response to environmental cues. Here, we describe the genome-wide identification and biochemical characterization of TPS-a members in , a model legume crop. Genome mining identified thirty-nine full-length terpene synthases with a significant number...

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Veröffentlicht in:Frontiers in plant science 2024-02, Vol.15, p.1349009-1349009
Hauptverfasser: Hendrickson, Hannah, Islam, Monirul, Wabo, Ghislain Fotso, Mafu, Sibongile
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Zusammenfassung:Terpenes are important mediators of plant chemical response to environmental cues. Here, we describe the genome-wide identification and biochemical characterization of TPS-a members in , a model legume crop. Genome mining identified thirty-nine full-length terpene synthases with a significant number predicted to produce monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes. Biochemical characterization of the TPS-a subfamily associated with sesquiterpene biosynthesis revealed such compounds, that exhibit substantial biological activity in other plants. Gene expression analysis using qPCR and the gene atlas illustrated distinct tissue and time-based variation in expression in leaves and roots. Together our work establishes the gene-to-metabolite relationships for sesquiterpene synthases in . Understanding the biosynthetic capacity is a foundational step to defining the ecological roles of this important family of compounds.
ISSN:1664-462X
1664-462X
DOI:10.3389/fpls.2024.1349009