Isolation and in silico analysis of a transcript variant for a putative terpene synthase (HbTPS6L-X1) from the bark tissues of rubber Hevea brasiliensis RRIV 209

Abstract

Hevea brasiliensis is the only tree species grown to produce natural rubber. The method of harvesting latex by slicing a groove into the bark of the tree mimics a mechanical wounding. In addition, rubber trees could be frequently exposed to pest and pathogen attacks through the scraped bark region...