Terpenes Flashcards
1
Q
Terpenes (Gibberellins) are?
A
PLant hormones controlling development: germination, dormancy, flowering
2
Q
Gibberellins break dormancy in seeds by?
A
Activating starch hydrolysis
3
Q
Gibberellins were first isolated by?
A
Fusarium fujikuroi (Gibberella fujikuroi)
4
Q
Benefit of Gibberellins?
A
An adaptation towards plant pathogenic or mutualistic lifestyle
5
Q
Terpenes (Trichothecene) are?
A
Mycotoxins, sesquiterpenes 60 different types
6
Q
Trichothecene are produced by?
A
Fusarium ssp.
7
Q
Trichothecene inhibit?
A
Protein synthesis in ribosomes
8
Q
How long do trichothecene mycotoxins remain toxic?
A
Can remain toxic for years in normal environment
