The global production of enzyme reached more than $US 1.8 billion per annum. Although contribution of plant biotechnology in enzyme production is meagre but there is every potential to increase in large scale. The first commercially produced enzymes in plants are avidin and β-glucoronidase. They were produced in transgenic maize. Following success, production of several of these industrially important enzymes [...]
In this article we will discuss about the metabolic engineering of flavonoids. Flavonoids are diverse group of plant natural product synthesised mainly from phenyl propanoid and acetate derived precursors. Flavonoids play a active role in plant defence microorganism, pest, plant microbe signalling and also in growth and development. These compounds exhibit potential antioxidant activity. The major health benefits of fruits, [...]
In this article we will discuss about the metabolic engineering of monoterpene. Terpenoids are otherwise known as isoprenoids are the largest family of natural products. They are well known for their constituents of the essential oils. Monoterpenes are commercially significant because of their extensive use in food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. The terpenoids are made up of few to thousands [...]