Danger Signs Flashcards
1
Q
What are DAMPS
A
Fragments of damaged cuticle and plant tissue that are released -> the plant detects them and triggers a series of events that leads to a defensive response
2
Q
DAMP example
A
Extracellular ATP
Ogliogalacturonides (fragments of pectin)
Methyl - esterfied - methyl
Methanol (after herbivore attack)