Functions and biosynthesis of plant signaling metabolites mediating plant–microbe interactions. Issue 7 (29th June 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Yu, Jingwei; Tu, Xingzhao; Huang, Ancheng C.
• Is Part Of: Natural product reports. Volume 39:Issue 7(2022)
• Page Start: 1393
• Page End: 1422
• Publication Date: 2022-06-29
• Subjects: Natural products -- Periodicals; Produits naturels -- Périodiques; 547.7
• DOI: 10.1039/d2np00010e
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0265-0568

Abstract

Abstract : Plants shape their associated microbiota largely by synthesizing and exuding small molecules. This review highlights their roles, biosynthetic origins, and bioengineering potentials and strategies. Abstract : Covering: 2015–2022 Plants and microbes have coevolved since their appearance, and their interactions, to some extent, define plant health. A reasonable fraction of small molecules plants produced are involved in mediating plant–microbe interactions, yet their functions and biosynthesis remain fragmented. The identification of these compounds and their biosynthetic genes will open up avenues for plant fitness improvement by manipulating metabolite-mediated plant–microbe interactions. Herein, we integrate the current knowledge on their chemical structures, bioactivities, and biosynthesis with the view of providing a high-level overview on their biosynthetic origins and evolutionary trajectory, and pinpointing the yet unknown and key enzymatic steps in diverse biosynthetic pathways. We further discuss the theoretical basis and prospects for directing plant signaling metabolite biosynthesis for microbe-aided plant health improvement in the future.