An endophytic fungus of the genus Cladosporium fungus which lives inside the leaves of black poplar, not only increases the production of defensive substances in the trees, but also produces an alkaloid itself that protects the trees from feeding damage.
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Forscherinnen und Forscher des Max-Planck-Instituts für chemische Ökologie identifizieren das entscheidende Protein für die Steuerung der Biosynthese von steroidalen Glykoalkaloiden und Saponinen in Pflanzen der Gattung Solanum und können erstmals die ökologische Rolle von steroidalen Saponinen zur Abwehr von Insekten nachweisen.
Naturstoffbiosynthese, unter der Leitung von Prashant Sonawane, der inzwischen Assistant Professor
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology identify the crucial protein for controlling the biosynthesis of steroidal glycoalkaloids and saponins in plants of the genus Solanum and for the first time demonstrate the ecological role of steroidal saponins in insect defense.
of Natural Product Biosynthesis, led by Prashant Sonawane, who is now Assistant Professor
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology identify the crucial protein for controlling the biosynthesis of steroidal glycoalkaloids and saponins in plants of the genus Solanum and for the first time demonstrate the ecological role of steroidal saponins in insect defense.
of Natural Product Biosynthesis, led by Prashant Sonawane, who is now Assistant Professor
