Phenolamides constitute a diverse and quantitatively major group of secondary metabolites
resulting from the conjugation of a phenolic moiety with polyamines or with deaminated …

Metabolic highways may be orchestrated by the assembly of sequential enzymes into protein
complexes, or metabolons, to facilitate efficient channeling of intermediates and to prevent …

Highlights • P450s catalyze critical steps in all branches of plant specialized metabolism. •
P450-driven engineering has been successful in both microorganisms and plants. • It is not a …

Supramolecular organization of enzymes is proposed to orchestrate metabolic complexity
and help channel intermediates in different pathways. Phenylpropanoid metabolism has to …

Metabolic plasticity, which largely relies on the creation of new genes, is an essential feature
of plant adaptation and speciation and has led to the evolution of large gene families. A …

Geraniol derived from essential oils of various plant species is widely used in the cosmetic
and perfume industries. It is also an essential trait of the pleasant smell of rose flowers. In …

The acyclic monoterpene alcohol linalool is one of the most frequently encountered volatile
compounds in floral scents. Various linalool oxides are usually emitted along with linalool, …

The formation of specialized metabolites enables plants to respond to biotic and abiotic stresses,
but requires the sequential action of multiple enzymes. To facilitate swift production and …

Multiple adaptations were necessary when plants conquered the land. Among them were
soluble phenylpropanoids related to plant protection and lignin necessary for upright growth …

To respond to the rapidly growing number of genes putatively involved in terpenoid
metabolism, a robust high-throughput platform for functional testing is needed. An in planta …