De novo transcriptome assembly and identification of the gene conferring a “pandan-like” aroma in coconut (Cocos nucifera L.)

• Main Authors: Saensuk C., Wanchana S., Choowongkomon K., Wongpornchai S., Kraithong T., Imsabai W., Chaichoompu E., Ruanjaichon V., Toojinda T., Vanavichit A., Arikit S.
• Format: Journal
• Published: 2017
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=84984832172&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/41399
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

© 2016 Elsevier Ireland Ltd Thailand's aromatic coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) is a special type of green dwarf coconut, the liquid endosperm of which is characterized by a pleasant “pandan-like” aroma due to the presence of 2-acetyl-1-pyrroline (2AP). The aim of this study was to perform a de nov...