Eugenol transport and biosynthesis through grafting in aromatic plants of the <i>Ocimum</i> genus.

ABSTRACT: Aromatic compounds play essential roles in plant physiology and various industries because of their unique fragrances and beneficial properties. In this study, we investigated the transport and biosynthesis of eugenol, a prominent aromatic compound, within the Ocimum genus, using grafting experiments. Grafting sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum) scions onto diverse rootstocks, including tobacco (Nicotiana benthamiana) and thyme (Thymus vulgaris), revealed that eugenol is transported from the shoot to the root across distinct plant species. Furthermore, grafting within the Ocimum genus, which includes O. basilicum, O. tenuiflorum, and O. americanum, resulted in variations in eugenol transport and accumulation. The eugenol content in the sho

SUBMITTER: Hirose S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11500594 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature