Scoparone (6,7-dimethoxycoumarin), a Citrus phytoalexin involved in resistance to pathogens

Uzi Afek, Abraham Sztejnberg

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Abstract

Not much work has been done on induced resistance of Citrus to pathogens. Studies with Phytophthora citrophthora (Smith and Smith) Leonian indicated that morphological exclusion of the fungus in mature cells cannot be responsible for Citrus resistance to this pathogen, and biochemical or physiological factors may also be involved in resistant and susceptible reactions. Mature cells of resistant Citrus species may possess inhibitors, or hypersensitivity reaction may be induced by substances produced by the plant cells after infection (Broadbent, 1969).

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHandbook of Phytoalexin Metabolism and Action
PublisherCRC Press
Pages263-286
Number of pages24
ISBN (Electronic)9781351442169
ISBN (Print)0824792696
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2017

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