Myrosinase (thioglucoside glucohydrolase, P-thioglucosidase, EC 3.2.3.1) catalyzes the hydrolysis of glucosinolates, a diverse group of sulfur-containing glycosides that are present in a11 the Cruciferae, to D-G~c, sulfur, and a variety of volatile compounds including thiocyanates, isothiocyanates, and nitriles (Fenwick et al., 1983). Normally, myrosinase and the glucosinolates are kept sequest...
