"Evolution of Plant Natural Product Biosynthesis from Primary Metabolism: On Shikimate and Quinate Metabolism": Juergen Ehlting, University of Victoria

Date
Wednesday March 18, 2015
Location
Barker Hall
About this event

Functional genomics of plant natural product biosynthesis; shikimate and phenylpropanoid pathways; wood formation Plants synthesize a vast array of diverse secondary compounds or natural products that serve pivotal adaptive functions including protection against pests, attractants for pollinators, antagonists to other plants, structural components, and signaling molecules However, the vast...