Conflict Between Plant And Animal Hormones In The Insect Gut?
Thursday, September 17, 2009 - 20:28
in Biology & Nature
A reaction similar to the inactivation of prostaglandin hormones has now been discovered in the larval guts of two plant pest species. The insects bear an enzyme which structurally modifies and thereby inactivates OPDA, a highly active plant hormone. The results illustrate the close relationships and interactions of hormone activities in the animal and plant kingdoms.