title: The cuticle and plant defense to pathogens.
abstract: 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 knowledge on the role of the cuticle in relation to the perception of pathogens and activation of defenses.
authors: Department of Biology, University of Fribourg Fribourg, Switzerland.
authors: Mario
authors: M
authors: Serrano
authors: Department of Biology, University of Fribourg Fribourg, Switzerland.
authors: Fania
authors: F
authors: Coluccia
authors: Department of Biology, University of Fribourg Fribourg, Switzerland.
authors: Martha
authors: M
authors: Torres
authors: Department of Biology, University of Fribourg Fribourg, Switzerland.
authors: Floriane
authors: F
authors: L'Haridon
authors: Department of Biology, University of Fribourg Fribourg, Switzerland.
authors: Jean-Pierre
authors: JP
authors: Métraux
keywords: Arabidopsis; Botrytis cinerea; ROS; cuticle; cutin monomers; innate immunity; resistance; wax