Structure, Chemical Analysis, Biosynthesis, Metabolism, Molecular Engineering and Biological Functions of Phytoalexins

• Hoofdauteur: Philippe Jeandet (Ed.) (auth)
• Formaat: Elektronisch Hoofdstuk
• Taal: Engels
• Gepubliceerd in: MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2018
• Onderwerpen: Biology, life sciences; Phytoalexins; Human Health and Disease; Plants
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Ever since the concept of phytoalexins was proposed by Müller and Borger in 1940, these compounds have attracted considerable attention due to the central role they play in the defense mechanisms of various plants. Besides displaying antifungal activity in numerous plant-pathogen interactions, phyt...