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A glucosinolate metabolism pathway in living plant cells mediates broad-spectrum antifungal defense.
Science (New York, N.Y.) - 2 Jan 2009
Bednarek Pawel, Pislewska-Bednarek Mariola, Svatos Ales, Schneider Bernd, Doubsky Jan, Mansurova Madina, Humphry Matt, Consonni Chiara, Panstruga Ralph, Sanchez-Vallet Andrea, Molina Antonio, Schulze-Lefert Paul
Abstract excerpt
Selection pressure exerted by insects and microorganisms shapes the diversity of plant secondary metabolites. We identified a metabolic pathway for glucosinolates, known insect deterrents, that differs from the pathway activated by chewing insects. This pathway is active in living plant cells, may contribute to glucosinolate turnover, and has been recruited for broad-spectrum antifungal defense responses. The...
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