Biosynthesis uses, and defensive mechanisms of kauralexins and zealexins against fungi that attack maize (Zea mays) crops- An Review

Biosynthesis uses, and defensive mechanisms of kauralexins and zealexins against fungi that attack maize (Zea mays) crops

S. Nithiyanantham, R. Priyanka, C. Ragavendran, K. Karthik
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  • S. Nithiyanantham PG and Research Department of Physics, (Ultrasonics, NDT and Bio-Physics Divisions), Thiru. Vi. Kalyanasundaram Govt. Arts and Science College, Thiruvarur - 610003, India
  • R. Priyanka Agricultural Biotechnology Research Center, Academia Sinica, Taipei, 115, Taiwan
  • C. Ragavendran Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, SIMATS, Chennai, India
  • K. Karthik Department of Botany, Sri Kaliswari College, Sivakasi - 626123, India, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15625/2525-2518/18104

Keywords:

Phytoalexin, fungal disease, kauralexin biosynthesis, secondary metabolites, metabolomics, plant-fungus interaction

Abstract

Fungal pathogens have a high effect on maize crops, where it leads to heavy loss of yield production globally. Secondary metabolites are biochemical compounds that play a crucial role in the stress and defense mechanism of plants. It controls several biotic and abiotic stresses and their related side effects. The fungi cause high-impact diseases to bio-organisms such as plants, animals, and humans. Evidently, throughout the world, a notable feed and used industrial product source is "Corn". Earlier studies have shown diverse approaches in plant defense mechanisms for plant growth and development. Here, we can see short-overview about the phytoalexin derivatives namely labdane-type diterpenoids kauralexins and acidic sesquiterpenoids zealexins biosynthesis, mode of action against fungal pathogens in maize crops. Additionally, past and current trend approach on plant-pathogen interactions used bioinformatics and metabolomic tools approach for disease resistance, database tools of plant metabolomics, and especially focused on resources database tools of plant-fungus interactions. Furthermore, this review is to pointout the “Phytoalexins” derivative bioactive diterpenoid compounds of kauralexins & zealexins antifungal defense mechanisms in maize (Z.mays) crops.

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S. Nithiyanantham, R. Priyanka, C. Ragavendran, and K. Karthik, “Biosynthesis uses, and defensive mechanisms of kauralexins and zealexins against fungi that attack maize (Zea mays) crops- An Review: Biosynthesis uses, and defensive mechanisms of kauralexins and zealexins against fungi that attack maize (Zea mays) crops”, Vietnam J. Sci. Technol., vol. 63, no. 1, pp. 22–39, Feb. 2025.

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