METABOLIC ENGINEERING OF α-TOCOTRIENOL THROUGH PTGS MECHANISMS AND ISOPRENOID/NON-MEVALONATE PATHWAYS IN PERENNIAL CROPS

Key Points

• α-tocotrienol levels increased through targeted metabolic engineering, highlighting potential growth benefits.
• A combination of PTGS mechanisms and isoprenoid pathways led to significant enhancements in α-tocotrienol production.
• Assessment using bioengineering techniques demonstrated effective application in perennial crops over a growing season.
• This approach suggests new methods for improving crop nutritional content; further exploration is needed.