The Cuticle and Plant Defense to Pathogens

Overview

Journal Front Plant Sci

Date 2014 Jul 2

PMID 24982666

Citations 118

Authors

Mario Serrano

Fania Coluccia

Martha Torres

Floriane LHaridon

Jean-Pierre Metraux

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Abstract

The cuticle provides a physical barrier against water loss and protects against irradiation, xenobiotics, and pathogens. Components of the cuticle are perceived by invading fungi and activate developmental processes during pathogenesis. In addition, cuticle alterations of various types induce a syndrome of reactions that often results in resistance to necrotrophs. This article reviews the current knowledge on the role of the cuticle in relation to the perception of pathogens and activation of defenses.

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