Reactive oxygen species (reactive oxygen intermediates). Also known as AOS. ROS include the hydroxyl radical, superoxide and peroxide, in order of reactivity. Have direct antimicrobial activity, necessary for oxidative cross-reaction and can act as signals induce HR. Their induction following pathogen attack is termed the oxidative burst. See catalase.
Reactive oxygen species (reactive oxygen intermediates). Also known as AOS. ROS include the hydroxyl radical, superoxide and peroxide, in order of reactivity. Have direct antimicrobial activity, necessary for oxidative cross-reaction and can act as signals induce HR. Their induction following pathogen attack is termed the oxidative burst. See catalase.
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Many of the Glossary terms have been adapted from: Tronsmo, A.M., Collinge, D.B., Djurle, A., Munk, L., Yuen, J. and. Tronsmo, A. 2020 Plant pathology and plant diseases. CABI, Wallingford. ISBN 9781789243185.
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