The disclosure provides an isolated nucleic acid molecule encoding a 7-epizingiberene synthase, a chimeric gene comprising said nucleic acid molecule, vectors comprising the same, as well as isolated 7-epizingiberene synthase proteins themselves. In addition, transgenic plants and plant cells comprising a gene encoding a 7-epizingiberene synthase, optionally integrated in its genome, and methods for making such plants and cells, are provided. Especially Solanaceae plants and plant parts (seeds, fruit, leaves, etc.) with enhanced insect pest resistance are provided.
本公开提供了一种编码7-epizingiberene合成酶的孤立核酸分子,包括该核酸分子的嵌合
基因、包含相同
基因的载体以及孤立的7-epizingiberene合成酶蛋白。此外,还提供了编码7-epizingiberene合成酶的
基因的转
基因植物和植物细胞,可选择性地集成在其
基因组中,并提供制备此类植物和细胞的方法。特别是提供具有增强的昆虫害虫抗性的茄科植物和植物部位(种子、果实、叶子等)。