Phytoalexins from crucifers: synthesis, biosynthesis, and biotransformation
Autor: | Francis I. Okanga, Abdul Q. Khan, Irina L. Zaharia, M. Soledade C. Pedras |
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Rok vydání: | 2000 |
Předmět: |
Defence mechanisms
Plant Science Horticulture Biology Biochemistry Terpene chemistry.chemical_compound Biosynthesis Biotransformation Phytoalexins Secondary metabolism Molecular Biology chemistry.chemical_classification Molecular Structure Plant Extracts Terpenes Phytoalexin food and beverages Biological activity General Medicine Crucifer chemistry Brassicaceae Sesquiterpenes |
Zdroj: | Phytochemistry. 53:161-176 |
ISSN: | 0031-9422 |
DOI: | 10.1016/s0031-9422(99)00494-x |
Popis: | Phytoalexins play a significant role in the defense response of plants. These secondary metabolites, which are synthesized de novo in response to diverse forms of stress, including fungal infection, are part of the plants' chemical and biochemical defense mechanisms. Phytoalexins from crucifers are structurally and biogenetically related, but display significantly different biological activities. Here, we review work reporting the chemical structures, synthesis, biosynthesis and metabolism of cruciferous phytoalexins, as well as their biological activity towards different microorganisms. |
Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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