Identification of a Prunus MAX1 Homolog as a Unique Strigol Synthase from Carlactone Bypassing 5-Deoxystrigol
S. Wu, A. Zhou, K. Hiugano, A. Yoda, X. Xie, K. Yamane, K. Miura, T. Nomura, Y. Li
The paper identifies a Prunus MAX1 homolog as a strigol synthase that bypasses 5-deoxystrigol synthesis, directly converting carlactone to strigol.
bioRxiv · Oct 24, 2022 · PreprintBiochemistry