Regulation of tryptophan decarboxylase genes from Camptotheca acuminata in transgenic Nicotiana tabacum and Arabidopsis thaliana /

Camptothecin, an increasingly important medicinal compound, is produced by Camptotheca acuminata, the Chinese Happy Tree. This secondary metabolite is a powerful anti-cancer, anti-retroviral compound. With continued research and FDA approval, demand for camptothecin will increase as the source becom...

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Main Author:	Bennett, Joy Lynn
Format:	Thesis eBook
Language:	English
Published:	[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 2000.
Subjects:	Major plant physiology.
Online Access:	Link to OAKTrust copy