Open AccessHost defence in a developmental context
Author(s) -
WHALEN MAUREEN C.
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
molecular plant pathology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.945
H-Index - 103
eISSN - 1364-3703
pISSN - 1464-6722
DOI - 10.1111/j.1364-3703.2005.00286.x
Subject(s) - biology , context (archaeology) , developmental stage , resistance (ecology) , host resistance , defence mechanisms , developmental biology , host (biology) , evolutionary biology , genetics , ecology , immunology , developmental psychology , psychology , gene , paleontology
SUMMARY Disease resistance takes place within the context of the host developmental programme. The cellular and molecular basis of the developmental control of resistance is virtually unknown. It is clear from mutant studies that developmental processes are impacted when defence factors are altered and it is equally clear that alteration of developmental factors impacts defence functions. A review of current knowledge regarding the interplay of resistance and development is presented. Stage‐specific limitations on defence represent an important target for crop improvement.