Phytoalexins from crucifers: synthesis, biosynthesis, and biotransformation

Citation
Msc. Pedras et al., Phytoalexins from crucifers: synthesis, biosynthesis, and biotransformation, PHYTOCHEM, 53(2), 2000, pp. 161-176
Citations number
81
Categorie Soggetti
Agricultural Chemistry","Animal & Plant Sciences
Journal title
PHYTOCHEMISTRY
ISSN journal
00319422 → ACNP
Volume
53
Issue
2
Year of publication
2000
Pages
161 - 176
Database
ISI
SICI code
0031-9422(200001)53:2<161:PFCSBA>2.0.ZU;2-R
Abstract
Phytoalexins play a significant role in the defense response of plants. The se secondary metabolites, which are synthesized de novo in response to dive rse forms of stress, including fungal infection, are part of the plants' ch emical and biochemical defense mechanisms. Phytoalexins from crucifers are structurally and biogenetically related, but display significantly differen t biological activities. Here, we review work reporting: the chemical struc tures, synthesis, biosynthesis and metabolism of cruciferous phytoalexins, as well as their biological activity towards different microorganisms. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.