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Non-host-selective fungal phytotoxins: Biochemical aspects of their mode of action

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During the last decade increasing attention has been directed towards the biochemical mechanisms responsible for the biological activity of phytotoxins. Studies on the mode of action of some non-host-selective phytotoxins, some following on from previous observations, have demonstrated a very specific interaction with particular components of the cell machinery, and have suggested the possible use of these phytotoxins as tools for the investigation of important biochemical processes. This review article reports and discusses results of studies carried out in the 1980s with seven non-host-selective fungal toxins: brefeldin A, cercosporin,Cercospora beticola toxin, fusicoccin, ophiobolins, tentoxin, and zinniol. Each of these interferes with the life of the host by interacting with a different biochemical target.

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Ballio, A. Non-host-selective fungal phytotoxins: Biochemical aspects of their mode of action. Experientia 47, 783–790 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01922458

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