期刊
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
卷 13, 期 12, 页码 17077-17103出版社
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/ijms131217077
关键词
glandular trichome; plant-herbivore interactions; pathogen; Solanaceae; pest resistance; plant defense; leaf hair; tomato; plant breeding; genetic engineering
资金
- NWO Earth and Life Sciences (ALW) TOP [854.11.005]
- BJCS via NWO Earth and Life Sciences (ALW)
- TTI Green Genetics [828.08.001]
Glandular trichomes are specialized hairs found on the surface of about 30% of all vascular plants and are responsible for a significant portion of a plant's secondary chemistry. Glandular trichomes are an important source of essential oils, i.e., natural fragrances or products that can be used by the pharmaceutical industry, although many of these substances have evolved to provide the plant with protection against herbivores and pathogens. The storage compartment of glandular trichomes usually is located on the tip of the hair and is part of the glandular cell, or cells, which are metabolically active. Trichomes and their exudates can be harvested relatively easily, and this has permitted a detailed study of their metabolites, as well as the genes and proteins responsible for them. This knowledge now assists classical breeding programs, as well as targeted genetic engineering, aimed to optimize trichome density and physiology to facilitate customization of essential oil production or to tune biocide activity to enhance crop protection. We will provide an overview of the metabolic diversity found within plant glandular trichomes, with the emphasis on those of the Solanaceae, and of the tools available to manipulate their activities for enhancing the plant's resistance to pests.
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