Biosynthesis of cyanogenic glycosides
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Eric E. Conn
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Article
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1979
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Springer
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English
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Cyanogenic glycosides are secondary plant compounds that occur widely in the plant kingdom. They are the source of HCN which can render the plant toxic if it is taken as food. The enzymes responsible for production of the HCN have long been known. More recent biosynthetic studies have established ce