Metabolic arms race between a plant and a fungal pathogen
Y. Liu, L. Mahdi, A. Porzel, P. Stark, D. Esposto, A. Scherr-Henning, U. Bathe, I. F. Acosta, A. Zuccaro, G. U. Balcke, A. F. Tissier
This study identifies a metabolite interaction between barley and the fungal pathogen Bipolaris sorokiniana, revealing that plant-produced hordedanes both inhibit other fungi and promote pathogen growth.
bioRxiv · Jul 29, 2023 · PreprintPlant Biology