Plant Protection by Benzoxazinoids—Recent Insights into Biosynthesis and Function
Benzoxazinoids (BXs) are secondary metabolites present in many Poaceae including the major crops maize, wheat, and rye. In contrast to other potentially toxic secondary metabolites, BXs have not been targets of counter selection during breeding and the effect of BXs on insects, microbes, and neighbo...
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| author | Claudiu Niculaes Aleksej Abramov Laura Hannemann Monika Frey |
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| description | Benzoxazinoids (BXs) are secondary metabolites present in many Poaceae including the major crops maize, wheat, and rye. In contrast to other potentially toxic secondary metabolites, BXs have not been targets of counter selection during breeding and the effect of BXs on insects, microbes, and neighbouring plants has been recognised. A broad knowledge about the mode of action and metabolisation in target organisms including herbivorous insects, aphids, and plants has been gathered in the last decades. BX biosynthesis has been elucidated on a molecular level in crop cereals. Recent advances, mainly made by investigations in maize, uncovered a significant diversity in the composition of BXs within one species. The pattern can be specific for single plant lines and dynamic changes triggered by biotic and abiotic stresses were observed. Single BXs might be toxic, repelling, attractive, and even growth-promoting for insects, depending on the particular species. BXs delivered into the soil influence plant and microbial communities. Furthermore, BXs can possibly be used as signalling molecules within the plant. In this review we intend to give an overview of the current data on the biosynthesis, structure, and function of BXs, beyond their characterisation as mere phytotoxins. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-706d972864ba44e1869bf046611496cc2022-12-21T19:37:44ZengMDPI AGAgronomy2073-43952018-08-018814310.3390/agronomy8080143agronomy8080143Plant Protection by Benzoxazinoids—Recent Insights into Biosynthesis and FunctionClaudiu Niculaes0Aleksej Abramov1Laura Hannemann2Monika Frey3Chair of Plant Breeding, TUM School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan, Technical University of Munich, 85354 Freising, GermanyChair of Plant Breeding, TUM School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan, Technical University of Munich, 85354 Freising, GermanyChair of Plant Breeding, TUM School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan, Technical University of Munich, 85354 Freising, GermanyChair of Plant Breeding, TUM School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan, Technical University of Munich, 85354 Freising, GermanyBenzoxazinoids (BXs) are secondary metabolites present in many Poaceae including the major crops maize, wheat, and rye. In contrast to other potentially toxic secondary metabolites, BXs have not been targets of counter selection during breeding and the effect of BXs on insects, microbes, and neighbouring plants has been recognised. A broad knowledge about the mode of action and metabolisation in target organisms including herbivorous insects, aphids, and plants has been gathered in the last decades. BX biosynthesis has been elucidated on a molecular level in crop cereals. Recent advances, mainly made by investigations in maize, uncovered a significant diversity in the composition of BXs within one species. The pattern can be specific for single plant lines and dynamic changes triggered by biotic and abiotic stresses were observed. Single BXs might be toxic, repelling, attractive, and even growth-promoting for insects, depending on the particular species. BXs delivered into the soil influence plant and microbial communities. Furthermore, BXs can possibly be used as signalling molecules within the plant. In this review we intend to give an overview of the current data on the biosynthesis, structure, and function of BXs, beyond their characterisation as mere phytotoxins.http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/8/8/143benzoxazinoidsstructural diversitydefenceherbivoryallelopathyplant-microbe interactiondetoxification |
| spellingShingle | Claudiu Niculaes Aleksej Abramov Laura Hannemann Monika Frey Plant Protection by Benzoxazinoids—Recent Insights into Biosynthesis and Function Agronomy benzoxazinoids structural diversity defence herbivory allelopathy plant-microbe interaction detoxification |
| title | Plant Protection by Benzoxazinoids—Recent Insights into Biosynthesis and Function |
| title_full | Plant Protection by Benzoxazinoids—Recent Insights into Biosynthesis and Function |
| title_fullStr | Plant Protection by Benzoxazinoids—Recent Insights into Biosynthesis and Function |
| title_full_unstemmed | Plant Protection by Benzoxazinoids—Recent Insights into Biosynthesis and Function |
| title_short | Plant Protection by Benzoxazinoids—Recent Insights into Biosynthesis and Function |
| title_sort | plant protection by benzoxazinoids recent insights into biosynthesis and function |
| topic | benzoxazinoids structural diversity defence herbivory allelopathy plant-microbe interaction detoxification |
| url | http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/8/8/143 |
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