Plectranthus Hadiensis Terpene Synthase Genes and Expression

A 2026 study by Hinano Mizuno identified 26 terpene synthase (TPS) genes from a de novo transcriptome of Plectranthus hadiensis. The dataset catalogs these genes, their phylogenetic classification into five TPS subfamilies, and tissue-specific expression patterns from leaf, stem, and root tissues. It includes functional validation data confirming PhTPS1 as a limonene synthase.

Use Cases

• Train a classifier to predict TPS subfamily membership (e.g., TPS-a, TPS-b) from gene sequence features.
• Analyze tissue-specific expression patterns to identify candidate genes like PhTPS1 for metabolic engineering in leaf and stem tissues.
• Perform comparative genomics using BLASTP analysis results to study relationships with Lamiaceae monoterpene synthases, such as the rosemary limonene synthase.

Strengths

• Contains 26 curated terpene synthase (TPS) genes identified from a de novo transcriptome.
• Includes functional validation data from heterologous expression and headspace gas chromatography-mass spectrometry confirming PhTPS1 as a limonene synthase.
• Provides phylogenetic classification into five distinct TPS subfamilies (TPS-a, TPS-b, TPS-c, TPS-e/f, TPS-g).

Limitations

• The dataset is very small at 20.1 KB, indicating limited scope and likely a small number of data points.
• Data is derived from a single plant species (Plectranthus hadiensis), limiting generalizability to other species without further study.
• Expression data is from only three tissue types (leaf, stem, root), potentially missing expression in other plant organs.

Provenance

Source

Figshare, authored by Hinano Mizuno.

Collection Method

Genes identified from a de novo transcriptome assembled from RNA-seq data of leaf, stem, and root tissues; functional validation via heterologous expression in yeast.

Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated March 2026.

Geography

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