Terpene Synthases in Ginger and Turmeric

Ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.) and turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) produce important pharmacologically active metabolites at high levels, which include terpenoids and polyketides such as curcumin and gingerols. This dissertation describes the terpenoids produced by ginger and turmeric, candidate EST...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: KOO, HYUN JO
Other Authors: Gang, David R.
Language:EN
Published: The University of Arizona. 2009
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10150/193714