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Mannitol biosynthesis in algae: more widespread and diverse than previously thought.

Authors :
Tonon, Thierry
Li, Yi
McQueen‐Mason, Simon
Source :
New Phytologist. Mar2017, Vol. 213 Issue 4, p1573-1579. 7p.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

The article focuses on a study which examines mannitol biosynthesis in algae. Topics discussed include the occurrence of enzymes involved in mannitol biosynthesis across algal lineages and the evolution of the mannitol biosynthetic pathways and the distribution of mannitol biosynthetic genes in algae.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0028646X
Volume :
213
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New Phytologist
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
121118322
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/nph.14358