Table 2.
Conversion of potential C5 precursors into terpenoids by isolated peppermint oil-gland secretory cells
| Precursor | Rate of incorporation into total terpenoids* (C10 + C15) |
|---|---|
| IPP | 561 |
| IP | 43 |
| ISO | 304 |
| DMAPP | 4 |
| DMAP | 6 |
| DMA | ND |
ND, not detectable.
*
Rates of incorporation into total monoterpenoids and sesquiterpenoids are given in pmol⋅(h⋅105 cell clusters)−1 (average of two experiments) and include geraniol and farnesol released by phosphatases from the intermediates geranyl diphosphate (C10) and farnesyl diphosphate (C15).