10. Floral Scent: Biosynthesis, Regulation and Genetic Modifications
- Charles Ainsworth
Published Online: 12 NOV 2007
DOI: 10.1002/9780470988602.ch10
Copyright © 2006 by Blackwell Publishing Ltd
Book Title
Annual Plant Reviews Volume 20: Flowering and its Manipulation
Additional Information
How to Cite
Schnepp, J. and Dudareva, N. (2007) Floral Scent: Biosynthesis, Regulation and Genetic Modifications, in Annual Plant Reviews Volume 20: Flowering and its Manipulation (ed C. Ainsworth), Blackwell Publishing Ltd, Oxford, UK. doi: 10.1002/9780470988602.ch10
Editor Information
Department of Agricultural Sciences, Imperial College, Wye Campus, Ashford, Kent, UK
Publication History
- Published Online: 12 NOV 2007
- Published Print: 13 APR 2006
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9781405128087
Online ISBN: 9780470988602
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Keywords:
- biosynthesis;
- genetic modifications;
- molecular weight;
- chemical signals;
- chemical composition
Summary
This chapter contains sections titled:
Introduction
Biological functions of floral scents
Biosynthesis of floral volatiles
Genes responsible for scent production
Regulation of floral scent accumulation and emission
Genetic engineering of floral scent
Conclusions