Year: 2007
Type: article
Abstract: METABOLITES.Since secondary metabolites represent a chemical interface between plants and surrounding environment, their syntheses are frequently affected by environmental conditions.Thus, variations in the total content and/or of the relative proportions of secondary metabolites in plants can take place.We review the main environmental factors that can streamline or alter the production or concentration of secondary metabolites in plants.How seasonality, circadian rhythm, developmental stage and age, temperature, water availability, UV radiation, soil nutrients, altitude, atmospheric composition and tissue damage influence secondary metabolism are discussed.
Source: Química Nova
Authors: Leonardo Gobbo-Neto, Norberto P. Lopes
Institution: Universidade de São Paulo
Language: Portuguese
Subfield: Molecular Biology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $330
OpenAlex ID: W2092598076