Toxicological action and ecological importance of plant photosensitizers
- 1 April 1986
- journal article
- Published by Springer Nature in Journal of Chemical Ecology
- Vol. 12 (4) , 823-834
- https://doi.org/10.1007/bf01020254
Abstract
This review discusses the biochemical action and ecological significance of phototoxic phytochemicals. Mechanistic details of photosensitization as well as cellular and molecular targets of plant-derived phototoxins in model biological systems (microbial and in vitro) and in herbivorous insects are described. Findings from these studies suggest the potential importance of phototoxic plant metabolites in plant-insect interactions. Aspects of phototoxin distribution and significance in diverse ecosystems are considered, and areas for future research are suggested.Keywords
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