Phenylpropanoids are a large class of plant secondary metabolites derived from aromatic
amino acids phenylalanine in most plants or tyrosine in partial monocots. It mainly includes …

Phenylpropanoid-derived compounds represent a diverse family of secondary metabolites
that originate from phenylalanine. These compounds have roles in plant growth and …

Temperature, water, solar radiation, and atmospheric CO2 concentration are the main
abiotic factors that are changing in the course of global warming. These abiotic factors …

The phenylpropanoid pathway in plants is responsible for the biosynthesis of a huge amount
of secondary metabolites derived from phenylalanine and tyrosine. Both flavonoids and …

Stilbenes are a small family of polyphenolic secondary metabolites that can be found in
several distantly related plant species. These compounds act as phytoalexins, playing a …

Background Secondary metabolism contributes to the adaptation of a plant to its
environment. In wine grapes, fruit secondary metabolism largely determines wine quality …

For centuries plants have been intensively utilized as reliable sources of food, flavoring,
agrochemical and pharmaceutical ingredients. However, plant natural habitats are being …

Powdery mildew (PM), caused by the fungal pathogen Erysiphe necator, is one of the most
destructive diseases of grapevine (Vitis vinifera and other Vitis spp.). Resistance to PM is an …

Lignification of cell wall appositions is a conserved basal defense mechanism in the plant
innate immune response. However, the genetic pathway controlling defense-induced …

Resveratrol is the most important stilbene phytoalexin synthesized naturally or induced in
plants, as a part of their defense mechanism. Grapes and their derivative products, including …