Melton, R.; Qi, X.; Osbourn, A.; Maxwell, C.; Leggett, J. Michael; Bakht, S.
(2004-05-17)
The evolution of the ability to synthesize specialized metabolites is likely to have been key for survival and diversification of different plant species. Oats (Avena spp.) produce antimicrobial triterpenoids (avenacins) ...