Pathogens hitting the plant cell wall is the first impetus that triggers the phenylpropanoid
pathway for plant defense. The phenylpropanoid pathway bifurcates into the production of …

Plants have evolved an array of defenses against pathogens. However, mounting a defense
response frequently comes with the cost of a reduction in growth and reproduction, carrying …

Wheat is grown worldwide in diverse geographical regions, environments, and production
systems. Although many diseases and pests are known to reduce grain yield potential and …

Asian rice, Oryza sativa is a cultivated, inbreeding species that feeds over half of the world's
population. Understanding the genetic basis of diverse physiological, developmental, and …

Higher plants synthesize an amazing diversity of phenolic secondary metabolites. Phenolics
are defined secondary metabolites or natural products because, originally, they were …

Abstract “Plant phenolics” and “polyphenols” are secondary natural metabolites arising
biogenetically from either the shikimate/phenylpropanoid pathway, which directly provides …

▪ Abstract Systemic acquired resistance (SAR) is a mechanism of induced defense that
confers long-lasting protection against a broad spectrum of microorganisms. SAR requires …

Highlights•Antagonism between growth and defense is genetically programmed.•Jasmonate
controls carbon partitioning between primary and specialized metabolism.•Carbon sensing …

Plants have the ability to recognize and respond to a multitude of microorganisms.
Recognition of pathogens results in a massive reprogramming of the plant cell to activate …

Breeding crops with resistance is an efficient way to control diseases. However, increased
resistance often has a fitness penalty. Thus, simultaneously increasing disease resistance …