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Fig. 14.1 Model for the elicitor mediated signal transduction leading to activation of genes in
indole alkaloid synthesis pathways. (Modified from Memelink et al. 2001 )
secondary metabolism, production is still far behind the target. By unraveling the
signaling network would help in specific and competent engineering of the produc-
tion of target secondary metabolites. The elicitation approaches not only enhances
the synthesis of secondary metabolites in the plant system, it also helps us in bet-
ter understanding and identifying the rate-limiting steps of complex biosynthetic
pathways existing in secondary metabolite synthesis which in turn can contribute
towards better productivity by utilizing metabolic engineering aspects.
Acknowledgements The first author is thankful to Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
(CSIR) for receiving Senior Research Fellowship (SRF).
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