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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Publié dans:The New phytologist. - 1990. - 170(2006), 4 vom: 01., Seite 657-75
Auteur principal: Keeling, Christopher I (Auteur)
Autres auteurs: Bohlmann, Jörg
Format: Article
Langue:English
Publié: 2006
Accès à la collection:The New phytologist
Sujets:Journal Article Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Review Abietanes Enzymes Gibberellins Phenanthrenes Terpenes Cytochrome P-450 Enzyme System 9035-51-2 plus... Alkyl and Aryl Transferases EC 2.5.- terpene synthase EC 2.5.1.- abietic acid V3DHX33184