Identification of a methyltransferase catalyzing the final step of methyl anthranilate synthesis in cultivated strawberry

Identification of a methyltransferase catalyzing the final step of methyl anthranilate synthesis in cultivated strawberry

Abstract Background Methyl anthranilate (MA) contributes an attractive fruity note to the complex flavor and aroma of strawberry (Fragaria spp.), yet it is rare in modern cultivars. The genetic basis for its biosynthesis has not been elucidated. Understanding the specific genes required for its synt...

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Main Authors: Jeremy Pillet, Alan H. Chambers, Christopher Barbey, Zhilong Bao, Anne Plotto, Jinhe Bai, Michael Schwieterman, Timothy Johnson, Benjamin Harrison, Vance M. Whitaker, Thomas A. Colquhoun, Kevin M. Folta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-08-01
Series:BMC Plant Biology
Subjects:
Aroma
Flavor
Fragaria
Grape
Methyl anthranilate
Molecular maker
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12870-017-1088-1

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