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RNAi-directed downregulation of OsBADH2 results in aroma (2-acetyl-1-pyrroline) production in rice (Oryza sativa L.).
BMC plant biology - 8 Oct 2008
Niu Xiangli, Tang Wei, Huang Weizao, Ren Guangjun, Wang Qilin, Luo Di, Xiao Yingyong, Yang Shimei, Wang Feng, Lu Bao-Rong, Gao Fangyuan, Lu Tiegang, Liu Yongsheng
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Aromatic rice is popular worldwide because of its characteristic fragrance. Genetic studies and physical fine mapping reveal that a candidate gene (fgr/OsBADH2) homologous to betaine aldehyde dehydrogenase is responsible for aroma metabolism in fragrant rice varieties, but the direct evidence demonstrating the functions of OsBADH2 is lacking. To elucidate the physiological roles of OsBADH2, sequencing...
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