| Literature DB >> 12381159 |
Larry L Murdock1, Richard E Shade.
Abstract
Plants commonly accumulate lectins and proteinaceous protease inhibitors in their various tissues, sometimes in high concentrations. Much evidence suggests that one of the functions of these proteins is to serve as defenses against insects.Mesh:
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Year: 2002 PMID: 12381159 DOI: 10.1021/jf020192c
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Agric Food Chem ISSN: 0021-8561 Impact factor: 5.279