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The role of L-DOPA in plants.
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Plant signaling & behavior [Plant Signal Behav] 2014; Vol. 9 (4), pp. e28275. Date of Electronic Publication: 2014 Mar 04. - Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- Since higher plants regularly release organic compounds into the environment, their decay products are often added to the soil matrix and a few have been reported as agents of plant-plant interactions. These compounds, active against higher plants, typically suppress seed germination, cause injury to root growth and other meristems, and inhibit seedling growth. Mucuna pruriens is an example of a successful cover crop with several highly active secondary chemical agents that are produced by its seeds, leaves and roots. The main phytotoxic compound encountered is the non-protein amino acid L-DOPA, which is used in treating the symptoms of Parkinson disease. In plants, L-DOPA is a precursor of many alkaloids, catecholamines, and melanin and is released from Mucuna into soils, inhibiting the growth of nearby plant species. This mini-review summarizes knowledge regarding L-DOPA in plants, providing a brief overview about its metabolic actions.
- Subjects :
- Oxidation-Reduction
Pheromones
Levodopa metabolism
Mucuna metabolism
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1559-2324
- Volume :
- 9
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Plant signaling & behavior
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 24598311
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4161/psb.28275