The fern CYPome: Fern-specific cytochrome P450 family involved in convergent evolution of chemical defense.
S. Thodberg, C. C. Hansen, A. M. Takos, M. Picmanova, B. L. Moller, D. R. Nelson, E. H. J. Neilson
The paper characterizes the fern-specific CYPome, identifying CYP981 as a key family involved in cyanogenic glycoside biosynthesis, revealing insights into convergent evolution of chemical defense in ferns.
bioRxiv · Mar 23, 2021 · PreprintPlant Biology