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Genetic Manipulation of Lignin and Phenylpropanoid Compounds Involved in Interactions with Microorganisms

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Genetic Engineering of Plant Secondary Metabolism

Part of the book series: Recent Advances in Phytochemistry ((RAPT,volume 28))

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Increasing knowledge of the biochemistry of plant secondary product synthesis, and the cloning of biosynthetic pathway genes, has opened up the possibility of engineering novel pathways or reducing unwanted metabolites by genetic engineering strategies. Such approaches should lead to significant improvements in agronomic performance and post-harvest processing. At present, the necessary knowledge base is most advanced in the area of phenylpropanoid derivatives and certain alkaloids. Further advances in our understanding of terpenoid biochemistry, and our ability to genetically transform cereals and large seeded legumes, are required to underpin fuller exploitation of genetic manipulation of secondary metabolism for plant improvement.

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Dixon, R.A., Maxwell, C.A., Ni, W., Oommen, A., Paiva, N.L. (1994). Genetic Manipulation of Lignin and Phenylpropanoid Compounds Involved in Interactions with Microorganisms. In: Ellis, B.E., Kuroki, G.W., Stafford, H.A. (eds) Genetic Engineering of Plant Secondary Metabolism. Recent Advances in Phytochemistry, vol 28. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-2544-8_6

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