Biosynthesis and function of terpenoid defense compounds in maize (Zea mays)
- 6 September 2018
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Springer Science and Business Media LLC in Planta
- Vol. 249 (1), 21-30
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00425-018-2999-2
Abstract
Maize produces an array of herbivore-induced terpene volatiles that attract parasitoids to infested plants and a suite of pathogen-induced non-volatile terpenoids with antimicrobial activity to defend against pests.Funding Information
- Agricultural Research Service (6036-11210-001-00D, 5010-42000-048-00-D)
- National Institute of Food and Agriculture (2018-51181-28419)
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