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PHYTOCHEMISTRY
Volume 72, Issue 13, Pages 1497-1509Publisher
PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.phytochem.2011.01.038
Keywords
Salicaceae; Phenolic glycoside; Salicylates; Salicin; Salicortin; Tremulacin; Plant-herbivore interactions; Defense compounds; Mode of action; Biosynthesis
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- Max Planck Society
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Since the 19th century the phytochemistry of the Salicaceae has been systematically investigated, initially for pharmaceutical and later for ecological reasons. The result of these efforts is a rich knowledge about the phenolic components, especially a series of glycosylated and esterified derivatives of salicyl alcohol known as phenolic glycosides. These substances have received extensive attention with regard to their part in plant-herbivore interactions. The negative impact of phenolic glycosides on the performance of many generalist herbivores has been reported in numerous studies. Other more specialized feeders are less susceptible and have even been reported to sequester phenolic glycosides for their own defense. In this review, we attempt to summarize our current knowledge about the role of phenolic glycosides in mediating plant-herbivore interactions. As background, we first review what is known about their basic chemistry and occurrence in plants. (C) 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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