Spodoptera exigua modulates gossypol biosynthesis in cotton Gossypium hirsutum
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DOI: 10.1080/17429145.2017.1298853
Abstract: ABSTRACT Cotton plants induce high levels of gossypol in response to herbivore damage. However, little is known about the mechanisms by which insect herbivory modulates gossypol biosynthesis in cotton plants. Here, we report the mechanism… read more here.
Keywords: biosynthesis; cotton plants; gossypol biosynthesis; modulates gossypol ... See more keywords
Cotton roots are the major source of gossypol biosynthesis and accumulation
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DOI: 10.1186/s12870-020-2294-9
Abstract: Background Gossypol is a specific secondary metabolite in Gossypium species. It not only plays a critical role in development and self-protection of cotton plants, but also can be used as important anti-cancer and male contraceptive… read more here.
Keywords: source gossypol; cotton; gossypol biosynthesis; gossypol ... See more keywords