Genes, enzymes and chemicals of terpenoid diversity in the constitutive and induced defence of conifers against insects and pathogens

Insects select their hosts, but trees cannot select which herbivores will feed upon them. Thus, as long-lived stationary organisms, conifers must resist the onslaught of varying and multiple attackers over their lifetime. Arguably, the greatest threats to conifers are herbivorous insects and their a...

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Veröffentlicht in:The New phytologist. - 1979. - 170(2006), 4 vom: 01., Seite 657-75
1. Verfasser: Keeling, Christopher I (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Bohlmann, Jörg
Format: Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2006
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:The New phytologist
Schlagworte:Journal Article Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Review Abietanes Enzymes Gibberellins Phenanthrenes Terpenes Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System 9035-51-2 mehr... Alkyl and Aryl Transferases EC 2.5.- terpene synthase EC 2.5.1.- abietic acid V3DHX33184