Silencing of Oleuropein β-Glucosidase Abolishes the Biosynthetic Capacity of Secoiridoids in Olives

Silencing of Oleuropein β-Glucosidase Abolishes the Biosynthetic Capacity of Secoiridoids in Olives

Specialized metabolism is an evolutionary answer that fortifies plants against a wide spectrum of (a) biotic challenges. A plethora of diversified compounds can be found in the plant kingdom and often constitute the basis of human pharmacopeia. Olive trees (Olea europaea) produce an unusual type of...

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Main Authors: Konstantinos Koudounas, Margarita Thomopoulou, Aimilia Rigakou, Elisavet Angeli, Eleni Melliou, Prokopios Magiatis, Polydefkis Hatzopoulos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Plant Science
Subjects:
Olea europaea
olive
secoiridoids
oleuropein
β-glucosidase
virus-induced gene silencing
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpls.2021.671487/full

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