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| | Molecular Plant Sciences |
 | | Our research deals broadly with the origin, metabolism and function of terpenoids in plants, and more specifically with the monoterpene (C10), sesquiterpene (C15) and diterpene (C20) constituents of the essential oils and resins used in pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, flavors, fragrances, and as industrial raw materials. |
 | | These low molecular weight terpenoids also provide a means of chemical defense and communication in plants, yet these compounds are also catabolized during development, suggesting a metabolic role in addition to the ecological function. |
 | | Ringer, K.L., Davis, E.M. and Croteau, R. Monoterpene Metabolism: Cloning, Expression and Characterization of ()-Isopiperitenol/()-Carveol Dehydrogenase from Peppermint and Spearmint. |
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