date:Apr 11, 2014
ew scientific knowledge that describes the role of UDP-Glucosyltransferases (UGTs) in plant metabolism. UGTs are the enzymes responsible for later stages of steviol glycoside production and their activity determines the taste profile of natural sweeteners found within the stevia leaf. Dr. Grubb's contributions could enhance Stevia First's process for producing the commercially important glycoside Reb A, and also be relevant to production of next-generation stevia sweeteners such as Reb D, Reb M,