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Brassinin and cyclobrassinin are phytoalexins produced by plants of the family Brassicaceae. An overview of the chemistry of these phytoalexins, metabolism, biological activity and applications of current knowledge that could contribute to the sustainability of crucifer crop production is provided.
Keywords: Biosynthesis, biotransformation, Brassicaceae, brassinin, crucifer, cyclobrassinin, paldoxin, phytoalexin.
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The Natural Products Journal
Title:Chemistry and Biology of the Cruciferous Phytoalexins Brassinin and Cyclobrassinin
Volume: 4 Issue: 3
Author(s): M. Soledade C. Pedras
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Keywords: Biosynthesis, biotransformation, Brassicaceae, brassinin, crucifer, cyclobrassinin, paldoxin, phytoalexin.
Abstract: Brassinin and cyclobrassinin are phytoalexins produced by plants of the family Brassicaceae. An overview of the chemistry of these phytoalexins, metabolism, biological activity and applications of current knowledge that could contribute to the sustainability of crucifer crop production is provided.
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Pedras Soledade C. M., Chemistry and Biology of the Cruciferous Phytoalexins Brassinin and Cyclobrassinin, The Natural Products Journal 2014; 4 (3) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/2210315504666141016222025
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/2210315504666141016222025 |
Print ISSN 2210-3155 |
Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
Online ISSN 2210-3163 |
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