Secondary metabolites in plant defence mechanisms

Many secondary metabolites found in plants have a role in defence against herbivores, pests and pathogens. In this review, a few examples are described and discussed, and some of the problems in determining the precise role(s) of such metabolites highlighted. The role of secondary metabolites in def...

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Veröffentlicht in:The New phytologist. - 1979. - 127(1994), 4 vom: 20. Aug., Seite 617-633
1. Verfasser: Bennett, Richard N (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Wallsgrove, Roger M
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 1994
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:The New phytologist
Schlagworte:Journal Article Cyanogenic glucosides alkaloids glucosinolates methyl jasmonate phenolics phytoalexins salicylic acid