The Oxylipin Pathways: Biochemistry and Function

Plant oxylipins form a constantly growing group of signaling molecules that comprise oxygenated fatty acids and metabolites derived therefrom. In the last decade, the understanding of biosynthesis, metabolism, and action of oxylipins, especially jasmonates, has dramatically improved. Additional mechanistic insights into the action of enzymes and insights into signaling pathways have been deepened for jasmonates. For other oxylipins, such as the hydroxy fatty acids, individual signaling properties and cross talk between different oxylipins or even with additional phytohormones have recently been described. This review summarizes recent understanding of the biosynthesis, regulation, and function of oxylipins.

• EC
  European Commission
• DF
  Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft

  Awards: INST 186/1167-1, GRK 2172, GRK 1422, INST 186/822-1, 45/2010, ZUK 45/2010, 186/822-1
• FF
  FP7 Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, Biotechnology