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Université de Fribourg

The cuticle and plant defense to pathogens

Metraux, Jean-Pierre ; Serrano, Mario ; Torres, Martha ; Coluccia, Fania ; L’Haridon, Floriane

In: Frontiers in Plant Science, 2014, vol. 5, p. 274

The cuticle provides a physical barrier against water loss and protects against irradiation, xenobiotics and pathogens. Components of the cuticle are perceived by invading fungi and activate developmental processes during pathogenesis. In addition, cuticle alterations of various types induce a syndrome of reactions that often results in resistance to necrotrophs. This article reviews the current...