Plant defence mechanisms are modulated by the circadian system

Butt, G. R., Qayyum, Z. A. and Jones, M. A. (2020) Plant defence mechanisms are modulated by the circadian system. Biology, 9(12), 454. (doi: 10.3390/biology9120454)

Abstract

Plant health is an important aspect of food security, with pathogens, pests, and herbivores all contributing to yield losses in crops. Plants’ defence against pathogens is complex and utilises several metabolic processes, including the circadian system, to coordinate their response. In this review, we examine how plants’ circadian rhythms contribute to defence mechanisms, particularly in response to bacterial pathogen attack. Circadian rhythms contribute to many aspects of the plant–pathogen interaction, although significant gaps in our understanding remain to be explored. We conclude that if these relationships are explored further, better disease management strategies could be revealed.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Jones, Dr Matt
• Authors: Butt, G. R., Qayyum, Z. A., and Jones, M. A.
• College/School: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Molecular Biosciences
• Journal Name: Biology
• Publisher: MDPI
• ISSN: 2079-7737
• ISSN (Online): 2079-7737
• Published Online: 01 January 2020
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2020 The Authors
• First Published: First published in Biology 9(12): 454
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced under a Creative Commons License

Project Code	Award No	Project Name	Principal Investigator	Funder's Name	Funder Ref	Lead Dept
307958		How does PAP, a stress-induced metabolite, regulate gene expression?	Matthew Jones	Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)	BB/S005404/1	Institute of Molecular, Cell & Systems Biology