Proanthocyanidin Biosynthesis-a Matter of Protection

Plant Physiol. 2020 Oct;184(2):579-591. doi: 10.1104/pp.20.00973. Epub 2020 Aug 18.

Abstract

Proanthocyanidins are the second most abundant plant phenolic polymer, but, despite intensive investigation, several aspects of their biosynthesis and functions remain unclear.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Host-Pathogen Interactions
  • Plant Defense Against Herbivory
  • Plants / genetics
  • Plants / metabolism*
  • Proanthocyanidins / biosynthesis*

Substances

  • Proanthocyanidins