The regulation of stress-induced proanthocyanidin metabolism in poplar

Proanthocyanidins (PAs) are polymeric phenolic chemicals produced by many plant species that may contribute to protection of tissues against biotic and abiotic stress conditions. In poplar (Populus spp.) leaves, PA biosynthesis is rapidly activated by insect herbivore damage, indicating that PAs ma...

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Main Author: Mellway, Robin
Other Authors: Constabel, Peter
Language:English
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Published: 2010
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1828/3149