Phenolic Phytoalexins in Rice: Biological Functions and Biosynthesis
Phytoalexins are inducible secondary metabolites possessing antimicrobial activity against phytopathogens. Rice produces a wide array of phytoalexins in response to pathogen attacks and environmental stresses. With few exceptions, most phytoalexins identified in rice are diterpenoid compounds. Until...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2015-12-01
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Series: | International Journal of Molecular Sciences |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/16/12/26152 |