Rubber Biosynthesis Focus

A pathway-centered entry for MVA/MEP, IPP/DMAPP, prenyl donors, CPT/CPTL, REF/SRPP, latex/root-associated and terpenoid candidate genes.

This topic is built from precomputed GFF/GO/KEGG/homology candidate sets and linked evidence from expression, proteome, localization, Pfam, Swiss-Prot, PPI, coexpression and TFBS modules. Results are candidate evidence, not experimental validation.

The current database contains 5523 candidate records, 4979 candidate genes, and 8 pathway steps; the main display is centered on the TK1151 reference while OH-1004/LXL04 remains queryable and linked.

Cross-species Research Reference

4 reference genes are counted separately from rubber-dandelion candidates. They are literature, omics, or sequence resources from Para rubber tree, guayule, a related dandelion, and Eucommia; external function or homology is not direct validation in rubber dandelion.

1. Choose a speciesClick a species card or use the filter to focus on one reference species and material context.
2. Read the evidence typeRead the evidence and boundary column: direct experiments, omics associations, and sequence resources have different interpretation ranges.
3. Verify the sourceEach DOI, article, or public database entry is clickable; download the current filter for further comparison.
Eucommia records are a trans-polyisoprene comparator only and are excluded from natural cis-rubber candidate and pathway-card counts.
Species and materialReference gene / sequence IDPathway stepEvidence and boundarySource
Para rubber treeHevea brasiliensiscis-1,4-polyisopreneRubber particlesHRBPLC057267CPTLCPT/CPTL branchHRT1-complex helper subunitA_direct_experiment
HRBP was reported as a helper subunit in the HRT1 rubber-particle complex.
Complex-support evidence, not a stand-alone catalytic claim.
10.7554/eLife.19022Identification and reconstitution of the rubber biosynthetic machinery on rubber particles from Hevea brasiliensis
Para rubber treeHevea brasiliensiscis-1,4-polyisopreneRubber particlesHRT1BAB71776.2;AB061234.3CPTCPT/CPTL branchRubber-particle cis-prenyltransferaseA_direct_experiment
HRT1 showed in-vitro rubber-transferase activity on detergent-washed rubber particles, with higher activity for the HRT1-REF-HRBP complex.
Direct evidence in Hevea rubber particles; not direct validation in rubber dandelion.
10.7554/eLife.19022Identification and reconstitution of the rubber biosynthetic machinery on rubber particles from Hevea brasiliensis
Para rubber treeHevea brasiliensiscis-1,4-polyisopreneLatex and recombinant enzymeHRT2Q8W3U4;AB064661.2CPTCPT/CPTL branchLatex-expressed cis-prenyltransferase referenceA_enzyme_experiment
HRT2 is retained as a cis-prenyltransferase and latex-expression reference.
Do not claim direct reconstitution of high-molecular-weight natural rubber by HRT2 alone.
10.1046/j.1432-1033.2003.03863.xMolecular cloning expression and characterization of cDNA encoding cis-prenyltransferases from Hevea brasiliensis
Para rubber treeHevea brasiliensiscis-1,4-polyisopreneRubber particlesREFREF complex memberREFREF/SRPP rubber-particle proteinsRubber-particle complex memberA_complex_evidence
HRT1 and HRBP/REF particle-complex evidence; REF is not displayed as a stand-alone catalytic proof.
Not a stand-alone catalytic proof.
10.7554/eLife.19022Identification and reconstitution of the rubber biosynthetic machinery on rubber particles from Hevea brasiliensis

Para rubber tree · HRBP

Sequence IDLC057267
StepCPT/CPTL branch · CPTL
EvidenceHRBP was reported as a helper subunit in the HRT1 rubber-particle complex.
BoundaryComplex-support evidence, not a stand-alone catalytic claim.

Para rubber tree · HRT1

Sequence IDBAB71776.2;AB061234.3
StepCPT/CPTL branch · CPT
EvidenceHRT1 showed in-vitro rubber-transferase activity on detergent-washed rubber particles, with higher activity for the HRT1-REF-HRBP complex.
BoundaryDirect evidence in Hevea rubber particles; not direct validation in rubber dandelion.

Para rubber tree · HRT2

Sequence IDQ8W3U4;AB064661.2
StepCPT/CPTL branch · CPT
EvidenceHRT2 is retained as a cis-prenyltransferase and latex-expression reference.
BoundaryDo not claim direct reconstitution of high-molecular-weight natural rubber by HRT2 alone.

Para rubber tree · REF

Sequence IDREF complex member
StepREF/SRPP rubber-particle proteins · REF
EvidenceHRT1 and HRBP/REF particle-complex evidence; REF is not displayed as a stand-alone catalytic proof.
BoundaryNot a stand-alone catalytic proof.

Pathway Navigation And Candidate Distribution

377 MVA/MEP and isoprenoid
Click to filter · High 204 · Medium 86 · Low 87
4466 Latex/root related candidates
Click to filter · High 231 · Medium 1284 · Low 2951
300 Rubber biosynthesis
Click to filter · High 1 · Medium 287 · Low 12
380 Terpenoid metabolism
Click to filter · High 72 · Medium 107 · Low 201

Candidate Genes

2000 candidates match the current filter; 10 are shown per page (page 15 of 200). TSV exports up to 2000 rows under the current filters. Use pathway nodes or summary cards to filter, then inspect Gene Card and linked modules for evidence details.

Gene IDPathway/stepConfidenceEvidence layersLocationKey evidenceActions
TkA02G295420
TK1151: TkA02G295420;TkA04G050020
OH-1004: LXL04_015711
MVA/MEP and isoprenoid
Mevalonate pathway
High
score 10
GOExpressionLocalizationPfamSwiss-ProtPPICoexpression CM104801.1:81291529-81294057
+
GO:0019288
LXL04_016664
TK1151: -
OH-1004: LXL04_016664
Terpenoid metabolism
Terpenoid metabolism
High
score 10
GOExpressionLocalizationPfamSwiss-ProtPPICoexpression CM104801.1:130385702-130391884
+
GO:0006720
TkA03G525450
TK1151: TkA03G525450
OH-1004: LXL04_016682
Latex/root related candidates
Latex/root associated candidates
High
score 10
GOExpressionLocalizationSwiss-ProtCoexpression CM104801.1:130748414-130749403
+
go:0010311 lateral root formation biological_process
TkA02G097720
TK1151: TkA02G097720;TkA04G456580;TkA04G458320
OH-1004: LXL04_016850
Latex/root related candidates
Latex/root associated candidates
High
score 10
GOExpressionLocalizationPfamSwiss-ProtPPICoexpression CM104801.1:135590252-135592818
+
go:0006970 response to osmotic stress biological_process
TkA08G178640
TK1151: TkA08G178640
OH-1004: LXL04_017394
MVA/MEP and isoprenoid
Mevalonate pathway
High
score 10
GOExpressionLocalizationPfamSwiss-ProtPPICoexpression CM104801.1:148141689-148146359
-
GO:0008299
TkA08G054950
TK1151: TkA08G054950
OH-1004: LXL04_018326
Latex/root related candidates
Latex/root associated candidates
High
score 10
GOExpressionLocalizationPfamSwiss-ProtPPICoexpression CM104802.1:11711844-11713552
+
go:0006970 response to osmotic stress biological_process
TkA05G000280
TK1151: TkA05G000280;TkA05G000290;TkA08G085620
OH-1004: LXL04_018834
MVA/MEP and isoprenoid
Prenyl-donor metabolism
High
score 10
FunctionGOExpressionLocalizationPfamSwiss-ProtPPI CM104802.1:18932311-18933605
+
go:0009824 amp dimethylallyltransferase activity molecular_function
LXL04_018897
TK1151: -
OH-1004: LXL04_018897
Latex/root related candidates
Latex/root associated candidates
High
score 10
GOExpressionLocalizationPfamSwiss-ProtPPICoexpression CM104802.1:19801330-19801930
+
go:0006950 response to stress biological_process
TkA03G473130
TK1151: TkA03G473130;TkA05G083290
OH-1004: LXL04_019755
MVA/MEP and isoprenoid
Prenyl-donor metabolism
High
score 10
GOExpressionLocalizationPfamSwiss-ProtCoexpression CM104802.1:39314212-39319518
-
GO:0008299
TkA05G087240
TK1151: TkA05G087240
OH-1004: LXL04_019783
MVA/MEP and isoprenoid
Mevalonate pathway
High
score 10
GOExpressionLocalizationPfamSwiss-ProtCoexpression CM104802.1:40152823-40154651
+
GO:0008299

TkA02G295420

MVA/MEP and isoprenoidMevalonate pathwayHigh · score 10
Source IDTkA02G295420;TkA04G050020
LocationCM104801.1:81291529-81294057 +
EvidenceGOExpressionLocalizationPfamSwiss-ProtPPICoexpression
Key evidenceGO:0019288

LXL04_016664

Terpenoid metabolismTerpenoid metabolismHigh · score 10
Source ID-
LocationCM104801.1:130385702-130391884 +
EvidenceGOExpressionLocalizationPfamSwiss-ProtPPICoexpression
Key evidenceGO:0006720

TkA03G525450

Latex/root related candidatesLatex/root associated candidatesHigh · score 10
Source IDTkA03G525450
LocationCM104801.1:130748414-130749403 +
EvidenceGOExpressionLocalizationSwiss-ProtCoexpression
Key evidencego:0010311 lateral root formation biological_process

TkA02G097720

Latex/root related candidatesLatex/root associated candidatesHigh · score 10
Source IDTkA02G097720;TkA04G456580;TkA04G458320
LocationCM104801.1:135590252-135592818 +
EvidenceGOExpressionLocalizationPfamSwiss-ProtPPICoexpression
Key evidencego:0006970 response to osmotic stress biological_process

TkA08G178640

MVA/MEP and isoprenoidMevalonate pathwayHigh · score 10
Source IDTkA08G178640
LocationCM104801.1:148141689-148146359 -
EvidenceGOExpressionLocalizationPfamSwiss-ProtPPICoexpression
Key evidenceGO:0008299

TkA08G054950

Latex/root related candidatesLatex/root associated candidatesHigh · score 10
Source IDTkA08G054950
LocationCM104802.1:11711844-11713552 +
EvidenceGOExpressionLocalizationPfamSwiss-ProtPPICoexpression
Key evidencego:0006970 response to osmotic stress biological_process

TkA05G000280

MVA/MEP and isoprenoidPrenyl-donor metabolismHigh · score 10
Source IDTkA05G000280;TkA05G000290;TkA08G085620
LocationCM104802.1:18932311-18933605 +
EvidenceFunctionGOExpressionLocalizationPfamSwiss-ProtPPI
Key evidencego:0009824 amp dimethylallyltransferase activity molecular_function

LXL04_018897

Latex/root related candidatesLatex/root associated candidatesHigh · score 10
Source ID-
LocationCM104802.1:19801330-19801930 +
EvidenceGOExpressionLocalizationPfamSwiss-ProtPPICoexpression
Key evidencego:0006950 response to stress biological_process

TkA03G473130

MVA/MEP and isoprenoidPrenyl-donor metabolismHigh · score 10
Source IDTkA03G473130;TkA05G083290
LocationCM104802.1:39314212-39319518 -
EvidenceGOExpressionLocalizationPfamSwiss-ProtCoexpression
Key evidenceGO:0008299

TkA05G087240

MVA/MEP and isoprenoidMevalonate pathwayHigh · score 10
Source IDTkA05G087240
LocationCM104802.1:40152823-40154651 +
EvidenceGOExpressionLocalizationPfamSwiss-ProtCoexpression
Key evidenceGO:0008299

Evidence Boundary

Current results integrate annotation, GO/KEGG, homology, predicted localization, domains, expression/proteome and network evidence. High/Medium/Low indicates evidence density and consistency, not experimental validation.