Table 3. Alkaloid analysis of CYP82E2 (1) and pBI121 vector control plants.
| Sample | % Nicotine* | % Nornicotine* | % Conversion† |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vector control | |||
| 8 | 0.009 | 0.425 | 97.9 |
| 10 | 0.008 | 0.560 | 98.6 |
| CYP82E2 (1) | 1.185 | 0.007 | 0.6 |
Leaves were treated with ethephon and cured for 7 days.
Percentage of leaf dry weight.
[% nornicotine/(% nicotine + % nornicotine)] × 100.