The nitrilase PtNIT1 catabolizes herbivore-induced nitriles in Populus trichocarpa

The nitrilase PtNIT1 catabolizes herbivore-induced nitriles in Populus trichocarpa

Abstract Background Nitrilases are nitrile-converting enzymes commonly found within the plant kingdom that play diverse roles in nitrile detoxification, nitrogen recycling, and phytohormone biosynthesis. Although nitrilases are present in all higher plants, little is known about their function in tr...

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Main Authors: Jan Günther, Sandra Irmisch, Nathalie D. Lackus, Michael Reichelt, Jonathan Gershenzon, Tobias G. Köllner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-10-01
Series:BMC Plant Biology
Subjects:
Populus trichocarpa
Nitrilase
NIT1
β-Cyanoalanine
Benzyl cyanide
Plant defense
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12870-018-1478-z

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