Induction of anatomically based defense responses in stems of diverse conifers by methyl jasmonate: A phylogenetic perspective

Tree Physiology

Volumn 24, Issue 3, 2004, Pages 251-264

  Hudgins, J W ^a   Christiansen, Erik ^b   Franceschi, Vincent R ^a  

^a WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b NORWEGIAN INSTITUTE OF BIOECONOMY RESEARCH   (Norway)

Author keywords

Bark; Fibers; Lignin; Phenolics; Plant defense; Resin ducts; Secondary phloem; Signaling; Terpenoids; Xylem

Indexed keywords

ANATOMY; CONIFEROUS TREE; INDUCED RESPONSE; PHYLOGENETICS; PHYSICAL DEFENSE; PLANT DEFENSE;

ARAUCARIACEAE; COLEOPTERA; CONIFERALES; CONIFEROPHYTA; CUPRESSACEAE; PINACEAE; PODOCARPACEAE; SCOLYTINAE;

EID: 1842563066     PISSN: 0829318X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1093/treephys/24.3.251     Document Type: Review

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