The hops (Humulus lupulus) genome contains a mid-sized terpene synthase family that shows wide functional and allelic diversity.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hops (Humulus lupulus L.) are a dioecious climbing perennial, with the dried mature "cones" (strobili) of the pistillate/female inflorescences being widely used as both a bittering agent and to enhance the flavour of beer. The glandular trichomes of the bract and bracteole flowering structures of the cones produce an abundance of secondary metabolites, such as terpenoids, bitter acids and prenylated phenolics depending on plant genetics, developmental stage and environment. More knowledge is required on the functional and allelic diversity of terpene synthase (TPS) genes responsible for the biosynthesis of volatile terpenes to assist in flavour-directed hop breeding.

Results

Major volatile terpene compounds were identified using gas chromatography-mass spectrometr

SUBMITTER: Chen X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10214682 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature