Chloroplasts and other plastid forms possess a genuine biosynthetic pathway for the
synthesis of isopentenyl diphosphate (IPP) and isoprenoids: the 1-deoxy-D-xylulose-phosphate/2-C…

… , with many coding terpenoid biosynthesis-related enzymes, including terpene synthases,
prenyl transfereases, and representatives from both the MVA and MEP terpene biosynthesis …

HDS belongs to GcpE protein family, with 4Fe-4S activation center. HDS is the key enzyme
of ter-penoid substances precursor IPP synthesis, monoterpene and double terpenoids …

Background Crocus sativus is a triploid sterile plant with long red stigmas which form commercial
saffron. Saffron is the site for synthesis and accumulation of apocarotenoids like crocin, …

… MVA and MEP pathway- Biosynthesis of DMAPP and IPP through two analogous
pathways .................. 3 I.3 The MEP pathway: Enzymatic steps and regulation ................................................…

Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni (Asteraceae) is a perennial herb with many secondary metabolites
present mainly in the leaf and other plant parts. Major secondary metabolites, for which the …

Senna (Cassia angustifolia Vahl.) is a world’s natural laxative medicinal plant. Laxative
properties are due to sennosides (anthraquinone glycosides) natural products. However, little …

Plasmodium spp parasites harbor an unusual plastid organelle called the apicoplast. Due to
its prokaryotic origin and essential function, the apicoplast is a key target for development of …

Highlights • Metabolic engineering of cyanobacteria for biofuel and bulk chemical production.
• Photoheterotrophic production is improving titers in light and dark conditions. • Terpenoid …

… While cannabinoid, terpenoid, and MEP pathway biosynthesis associated proteins made
up 5% of the proteins increased in abundance in the head vs stalk, they comprised 10% in …