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Characterization of the lipoxygenase (LOX) gene family in the Chinese white pear (Pyrus bretschneideri) and comparison with other members of the Rosaceae.
BMC genomics - 7 Jun 2014
Li Meng, Li Leiting, Dunwell Jim M, Qiao Xin, Liu Xing, Zhang Shaoling
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Lipoxygenases (LOXs), a type of non-haem iron-containing dioxygenase, are ubiquitous enzymes in plants and participate in the formation of fruit aroma which is a very important aspect of fruit quality. Amongst the various aroma volatiles, saturated and unsaturated alcohols and aldehydes provide the characteristic aroma of the fruit. These compounds are formed from unsaturated fatty acids through...
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