Identification of Albizia lebbeck seed coat chitin-binding vicilins (7S globulins) with high toxicity to the larvae of the bruchid Callosobruchus maculatus

Identification of Albizia lebbeck seed coat chitin-binding vicilins (7S globulins) with high toxicity to the larvae of the bruchid Callosobruchus maculatus

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Seed coat is a specialized maternal tissue that interfaces the embryo and the external environment during embryogenesis, dormancy and germination. In addition, it is the first defensive barrier against penetration by pathogens and herbivores. Here we show that Albizia lebbeck seed coat dramatically...

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Main Authors: A.J. Souza, A.T.S. Ferreira, J. Perales, D.G. Beghini, K.V.S. Fernandes, J. Xavier-Filho, T.M. Venancio, A.E.A. Oliveira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associação Brasileira de Divulgação Científica 2012-02-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research
Subjects:
Chitin-binding proteins
Seed coat
Callosobruchus maculatus
Insect bruchid
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