The benzoxazinoid breakdown product 5-Methoxy-2-Nitrophenol has a dual function in maize defense against herbivory
B. C. J. Schimmel, R. Escobar-Bravo, P. Mateo, C. Chen, G. Glauser, V. Ogi, L. Wang, A. Verdecia-Mogena, C. A. M. Robert, M. Erb
This study identifies 5-Methoxy-2-Nitrophenol as a breakdown product of benzoxazinoids in maize that functions as both a direct defense compound and a defense modulator against herbivores.
bioRxiv · Oct 10, 2023 · PreprintPlant Biology