Modulating Expression Levels of TCP Transcription Factors by Mentha x piperita Volatiles-An Allelopathic Tool to Influence Leaf Growth?

ABSTRACT: Peppermint (Mentha x piperita) is a species with inhibitory allelopathic properties due to its high amounts of terpenes. Recent studies have disclosed dosage dependent growth promotion or defense reactions in plants when facing appropriate amounts of Mentha bouquet terpenes. These positive effects could be of interest for agricultural applications. To obtain more insights into leaf growth modulations, the expression of Arabidopsis and Brassica rapa TCP transcription factors were studied after fumigation with M. x piperita bouquets (Arabidopsis), with M. x piperita essential oil or with limonene (Arabidopsis and Chinese cabbage). According to qPCR studies, expression of TCP3, TCP24, and TCP20 were downregulated b

SUBMITTER: Preusche M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9697212 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature