Colonization of <i>Solanum melongena</i> and <i>Vitis vinifera</i> Plants by <i>Botrytis cinerea</i> Is Strongly Reduced by the Exogenous Application of Tomato Systemin

Colonization of <i>Solanum melongena</i> and <i>Vitis vinifera</i> Plants by <i>Botrytis cinerea</i> Is Strongly Reduced by the Exogenous Application of Tomato Systemin

Plant defense peptides are able to control immune barriers and represent a potential novel resource for crop protection. One of the best-characterized plant peptides is tomato Systemin (Sys) an octadecapeptide synthesized as part of a larger precursor protein. Upon pest attack, Sys interacts with a...

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Main Authors: Donata Molisso, Mariangela Coppola, Anna Maria Aprile, Concetta Avitabile, Roberto Natale, Alessandra Romanelli, Pasquale Chiaiese, Rosa Rao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
Series:Journal of Fungi
Subjects:
crop protection
signaling peptide
plant defense
foliar application
hydroponics
antioxidant activity
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2309-608X/7/1/15

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