Abscisic acid inhibits germination of Striga seeds and is released by them as a rhizospheric signal providing competitive advantage and supporting host infestation
M. Jamil, Y. Alagoz, J. Y. Wang, G.-T. E. Chen, L. Berqdar, N. M. Kharbatia, J. C. M. Beltran, H. N. J. Kuijer, S. Al-Babili
This study shows that abscisic acid (ABA) inhibits Striga seed germination but is released by germinated seeds as a rhizospheric signal to enhance competitive advantage and host infestation.
bioRxiv · Jul 6, 2023 · PreprintPlant Biology