Structure-activity relationship of volatile compounds that induce defense-related genes in maize seedlings.

ABSTRACT: Volatile organic compounds mediate plant-to-plant communication, and plants receiving volatile cues can acquire greater defenses against attackers. It has been expected that volatiles are received by factors that eventually lead to the induction of defense-related gene expression; however, the nature of these factors remain unclear. Structure-activity relationship analysis of gene expression induction by volatiles should provide insights into the nature of these factors. We conducted a structure-activity relationship study using maize seedlings and (Z)-3-hexen-1-yl acetate (Z3HAC) as the lead compound. The acid portion of Z3HAC was not essential, and (Z)-3-hexen-1-ol (Z3HOL), which is formed after the hydrolysis of Z3HAC, is likely the structure essential for the upregulation

SUBMITTER: Tanaka Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10730182 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature