Plant Protection by Benzoxazinoids—Recent Insights into Biosynthesis and Function

Benzoxazinoids (BXs) are secondary metabolites present in many Poaceae including the major crops maize, wheat, and rye. In contrast to other potentially toxic secondary metabolites, BXs have not been targets of counter selection during breeding and the effect of BXs on insects, microbes, and neighbo...

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Main Authors: Claudiu Niculaes, Aleksej Abramov, Laura Hannemann, Monika Frey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-08-01
Series:Agronomy
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/8/8/143