| Gene Symbol |
tps10
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| Entrez Gene |
732751
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| Alt Symbol |
-
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| Species |
Corn
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| Gene Type |
protein-coding
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| Description |
terpene synthase10
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| Other Description |
(E)-beta-farnesene synthase|sesquiterpene synthase10
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| Swissprots |
Q2NM15 Q2NM14
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| Accessions |
Q2NM15 AY928079 AAX99147 NM_001112380 NP_001105850
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| Function |
Sesquiterpene cyclase catalyzing the production of mainly beta-farnesene and alpha-bergamotene in equal amounts from farnesyl diphosphate. Involved in indirect defense by producing volatile signals attracting natural enemies of herbivores. {ECO:0000269|PubMed:16418295, ECO:0000269|PubMed:19646721}.
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| Subcellular Location |
Cytoplasm {ECO:0000305}.
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| Top Pathways |
Sesquiterpenoid and triterpenoid biosynthesis
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