(Regulation of terpene metabolism. ) Progress report

Technical Report · Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1984

OSTI ID:5294304

Croteau, R

This research program represents a very broad-based approach to understanding the biochemistry of the monoterpene and sesquiterpene constituents of the essential oils. This program includes basic research on the pathways, enzymes and mechanisms of terpene biosynthesis and catabolism, on the physiology of essential oil production, and on the morphology and development of oil glands, as well as practical approaches to manipulating essential oil composition and yield. As a natural extension of research on monoterpene biosynthesis and catabolism in sage and peppermint we have explored some aspects of possible regulatory mechanisms. Tentative evidence has been obtained for developmental regulation of the levels of biosynthetic and catabolic enzymes. 10 refs., 8 figs.

• Research Organization: Washington State Univ., Pullman (USA). Inst. of Biological Chemistry
• DOE Contract Number: AT06-82ER12027
• OSTI ID: 5294304
• Report Number(s): DOE/ER/12027-3; ON: DE86015256
• Resource Relation: Other Information: Portions of this document are illegible in microfiche products
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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