According to this invention, a gene cluster involved in the non-mevalonate
pathway of Hevea brasiliensis was obtained and nucleotide sequences of
these genes were determined. The gene cluster according to this invention
involved in the IPP biosynthesis in the non-mevalonate pathway is
involved in the biosynthesis of vitamin E and carotenoids. Therefore, the
Hevea brasiliensis obtained by introducing the gene cluster of the
present invention can be expected to produce high-quality rubber with
improved permanence.