Nitric oxide as a signal in plants. |
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| Authors: | J Durner D F Klessig |
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| Affiliation: | Institute of Biochemical Plant Pathology, GSF - National Research Center for Environment and Health, D-85764 Oberschleissheim, Germany. durner@gsf.de |
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| Abstract: | Molecular, genetic and biochemical studies have identified key players in the signaling pathways regulating growth and development, as well as defense responses in plants. Recently, nitric oxide (NO) - the versatile and powerful effector of animal redox-regulated signaling and immune responses - was shown to mediate plant defense responses against pathogens. Interestingly, several key components involved in NO-mediated signaling in animals also appear to be operative in plants. |
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