Article
Soybean seed coat chitinase as a defense protein against the stored product pest Callosobruchus maculatus
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SILVA, Nadia C. M. et al. Soybean seed coat chitinase as a defense protein against the stored product pest Callosobruchus maculatus. Pest. Manag. Sci., v.74, p.1449–1456, 2018.
1526-498X
10.1002/ps.4832
1526-4998
Autor
Silva, Nadia C. M.
Conceição, Jamile G.
Ventury, Kayan Eudorico
Sá, Leonardo F. R. de
Oliveira, Eduardo A> G.
Santos, Izabela S.
Gomes, Valdirene M.
Costa, Monique N.
Ferreira, Andre T. S.
Perales, Jonas
Xavier Filho, Jose
Fernandes, Kátia V. S.
Oliveira, Antonia E. A.
Resumen
Chitinases (EC 3.2.1.14) are enzymes involved in the breaking of the β-1,4-glycosidic linkages of chitin. In insects, chitin is present mainly in the cuticle and in peritrophic membranes and peritrophic gel. Enzymes with the potential to damage peritrophic membranes and gel, such as chitinase, have been associated with plant defense systems. Identification and characterization of seed coat chitinase as a plant defense molecule may indicate a more effective target for manipulation strategies, which may lead to the prevention of consumption of embryonic tissues by larvae and consequently minimization of seed damage. 2030-01-01