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PHYTOCHEMISTRY
Volume 53, Issue 2, Pages 161-176Publisher
PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD
DOI: 10.1016/S0031-9422(99)00494-X
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biosynthesis; Brassica; crucifer; cruciferae; metabolism; phytoalexin; synthesis
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Phytoalexins play a significant role in the defense response of plants. These secondary metabolites, which are synthesized de novo in response to diverse forms of stress, including fungal infection, are part of the plants' chemical and biochemical defense mechanisms. Phytoalexins from crucifers are structurally and biogenetically related, but display significantly different biological activities. Here, we review work reporting: the chemical structures, synthesis, biosynthesis and metabolism of cruciferous phytoalexins, as well as their biological activity towards different microorganisms. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.
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