Genetic engineering of essential oil production in mint

B M Lange; R Croteau

doi:10.1016/s1369-5266(99)80028-4

Genetic engineering of essential oil production in mint

Curr Opin Plant Biol. 1999 Apr;2(2):139-44. doi: 10.1016/s1369-5266(99)80028-4.

Authors

B M Lange¹, R Croteau

Affiliation

¹ Institute of Biological Chemistry, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164-6340, USA.

PMID: 10322195
DOI: 10.1016/s1369-5266(99)80028-4

Abstract

New approaches directed to unraveling monoterpene metabolism and secretion and recent progress in transformation protocols have set the stage for the systematic genetic engineering of essential oil production. This article focuses on specific strategies to improve the quality and quantity of mint essential oils.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Alkyl and Aryl Transferases / genetics
Genes, Plant / genetics
Genetic Engineering*
Lamiaceae / genetics
Lamiaceae / metabolism*
Oils, Volatile / metabolism*
Plants, Genetically Modified
Terpenes / metabolism

Substances

Oils, Volatile
Terpenes
Alkyl and Aryl Transferases
terpene synthase