Catharanthus roseus is the source of many pharmacologically valuable monoterpenoid indole alkaloids (MIAs), yet their low abundance can often constrai…

Assistant ProfessorDepartment of Biological Sciences - University of Toronto, Scarborough

Biosynthetic pathways of specialized metabolites utilize protein–protein interactions (PPIs) to facilitate metabolic flux and sequester reactive intermediates. The monoterpene indole alkaloid pathway ...

Salicylic acid biosynthesis in seed plants requires the production of benzyl benzoate and benzyl salicylate, which is subsequently cleaved by an esterase.

Weeds have a significant effect on agricultural productivity; thus, sustainable herbicide alternatives are necessary. Inspired by natural processes where bioactive compounds from fallen leaves inhibit...

Fourwaves - Canadian Society of Plant Biologists - Eastern Regional 2025 Meeting

Nature Plants - Systematic characterization of Arabidopsis aminotransferase family enzymes uncovered many previously unrecognized activities and revealed their multi-substrate specificity, aspects...