Plant isoprene metabolism
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-021161
The methyl-erythritol 4-phosphate pathway in plant chloroplasts eventually produces isoprene which is emitted to the atmosphere. Broadleaf trees are the major plant producers of isoprene.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-021161 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| Subject | Biological substances |
| References | EPA EV-Biological Substances-Plants-Plant Activities and Processes |
Record as JSON
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"term": "Plant isoprene metabolism",
"field": "Environment",
"term_source": "Plant Isoprene Metabolism",
"definition": "The methyl-erythritol 4-phosphate pathway in plant chloroplasts eventually produces isoprene which is emitted to the atmosphere. Broadleaf trees are the major plant producers of isoprene.",
"subject": "Biological substances",
"references": [
"EPA EV-Biological Substances-Plants-Plant Activities and Processes"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/plant-isoprene-metabolism/"
}
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