| abstract |
The present invention provides a method for increasing the content of sucrose esters in a tobacco plant or tobacco cell culture, said method comprising modifying said tobacco plant or tobacco cell culture by inhibiting the activity or expression of a diterpene synthesis gene. The present invention also provides the use of diterpene synthesis genes for increasing the content of sucrose esters in tobacco plants or tobacco cell cultures, as well as tobacco cells, tobacco plants, tobacco plant propagation materials, harvested leaves, processed tobacco or tobacco products. |