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Sep 2026
Tryptophan metabolism and plant health: mechanisms of action and application prospects
Pathogen infection poses a severe threat to the global crop yield and quality. Recent studies have highlighted the pivotal role of tryptophan and its metabolites in regulating plant disease resistance. However, owing to the highly branched nature of the tryptophan metabolic network and the functional pleiotropy of its...
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