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Reuben J. Peters
Professor at Roy J. Carver Department of Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology
Microbial Natural Products And Biosynthesis
Natural Product Bioactivities And Synthesis
Photosynthetic Processes And Mechanisms
Plant Biochemistry And Biosynthesis
Sesquiterpenes And Asteraceae Studies
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$401,595
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Research Contributions
Elucidated the role of CYP76AH1 in tanshinone biosynthesis
Identified and characterized CYP76AH1, demonstrating its role in the turnover of miltiradiene and enabling heterologous production of ferruginol in yeasts, advancing understanding of tanshinone biosynthesis.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (2013)
Investigated the functional genomics of tanshinone biosynthesis
Provided stereochemical insights into tanshinone biosynthesis through a functional genomics approach, contributing to the understanding of the complex metabolic pathways involved.
Organic Letters (2009)
Studied the biosynthesis and roles of monocot terpenoid phytoalexins
Examined the biosynthesis, elicitation, and roles of monocot terpenoid phytoalexins, contributing to the understanding of plant defense mechanisms.
The Plant Journal (2014)
Analyzed the genome sequence of the medicinal plant Salvia miltiorrhiza
Contributed to the understanding of the genetic basis of specialized metabolism in Salvia miltiorrhiza, a medicinal plant, by analyzing its genome sequence.
Molecular Plant (2016)
Identified and characterized rice syn-copalyl diphosphate synthase
Identified and characterized rice syn-copalyl diphosphate synthase and its role in initiating biosynthesis of diterpenoid phytoalexin/allelopathic natural products, contributing to understanding of plant defense.
The Plant Journal (2004)
Investigated the evolution of (di)terpenoid metabolism
Surveyed the evolution of (di)terpenoid metabolism, providing insights into the diversification of terpene synthases and their roles in plant biology.
Annual Review of Plant Biology (2014)
Explored the metabolic network underlying diterpenoid phytoalexin biosynthesis in rice
Uncovered the complex metabolic network underlying diterpenoid phytoalexin biosynthesis in rice and other cereal crop plants, enhancing understanding of plant defense mechanisms.
Phytochemistry (2006)
Research Highlights
Professor Reuben J. Peters is a leading researcher in plant biochemistry and natural product biosynthesis, with significant contributions to understanding the enzymatic mechanisms behind terpene synthesis and its applications in pharmaceuticals and agriculture. His work has advanced the field's understanding of diterpenoid metabolism and its role in plant defense and specialized metabolism.
Research Areas
Microbial Natural Products And BiosynthesisNatural Product Bioactivities And SynthesisPhotosynthetic Processes And MechanismsPlant Biochemistry And BiosynthesisSesquiterpenes And Asteraceae Studies
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