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Volatile terpenoids: multiple functions, biosynthesis, modulation and manipulation by genetic engineering.

Farhat Abbas¹, Yanguo Ke¹, Rangcai Yu²

¹The Research Center for Ornamental Plants, College of Forestry and Landscape Architecture, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China.

|August 14, 2017

Summary

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Terpenoids are vital plant compounds with diverse roles in defense and human applications. Genetic engineering can enhance their production for pharmaceuticals, food, and cosmetics, improving crop traits and sustainability.

Keywords:

Biosynthesis Genetic engineering Multifunction Plant defense Pollinator attractions Regulation Volatile terpenoids

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Area of Science:

Plant biochemistry and metabolic engineering
Molecular biology and genetics

Background:

Terpenoids are abundant plant secondary metabolites crucial for plant physiology, ecological interactions, and human industries (pharmaceuticals, food, cosmetics).
Their structural diversity and functional versatility necessitate a deeper understanding of their biosynthesis and regulation.

Purpose of the Study:

To review recent advances in understanding terpenoid biosynthetic pathways and their regulatory mechanisms.
To explore the functions of terpene synthase genes (TPS) and their environmental interactions.
To discuss the application of genetic engineering for enhancing terpenoid production in plants.

Main Methods:

Review of current literature on terpenoid biosynthesis, regulation, and genetic engineering.
Analysis of spatiotemporal, transcriptional, and post-transcriptional regulatory mechanisms.
Examination of terpene synthase gene functions and metabolic engineering strategies.

Main Results:

Terpenoids are integral to plant defense, reproduction, and environmental interactions.
Genetic engineering offers significant potential for improving terpenoid yields and quality.
Understanding regulatory mechanisms is key to optimizing terpenoid production.

Conclusions:

Terpenoids have critical roles in plant life and significant economic value.
Metabolic engineering of terpenoids holds promise for crop improvement, sustainable agriculture, and pharmaceutical production.
Further research into biosynthetic pathways and regulatory networks will unlock new applications.