Non-strigolactone natural products interfering with parasitic weed development
Abstract
. Notably, several sesquiterpene lactones and isothiocyanates induced germination at concentrations comparable to those of natural strigolactones. Beyond germination, recent findings implicate non-strigolactone cues in haustorium initiation and host chemotropism, underscoring the complexity of chemical signaling in parasitic plant development. Overall, the evidence gathered herein shows that parasitic development is influenced by a wider chemical space than strigolactones alone, opening perspectives for eco-rational bioherbicide development and for understanding host-parasite communication.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Plant Parasitism and Resistance
Insect-Plant Interactions and Control
Bryophyte Studies and Records
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Natural Product Reports
- Publisher
- Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
- Volume
- 43
- Issue
- 9
- Pages
- 1887–1907
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN