Figure 2: Optimized pathways for moth pheromone production.

Expression of four (CpFATB2, AveΔ11, HarFAR, EaDAcT) or three (AtrΔ11, HarFAR, EaDAcT) genes in two different tobacco plants, led to the production of 14-carbon (14C) or 16-carbon (16C) pheromone components. Amounts (numbers in magenta) are μg of products recovered from one gram of fresh leaf tissue in the respective treatments.