Biochemistry

Metabolomics: Insights into Plant-Pathogen, Symbiont, and Endophyte Interactions Unveiling Chemical Communications

Authors: Katie Fan
Comments: 22 Pages.

Metabolomics plays a pivotal role in elucidating the intricate chemical communications in plant-microbe interactions. This comprehensive review explores how metabolomics has transformed our understanding by uncovering metabolic dynamics during pathogen infections, identifying metabolites crucial for plant resistance, and advancing metabolomics-driven breeding strategies for disease-resistant crops. The review underscores metabolomics' capacity to unveil the metabolic fingerprints of symbiotic relationships, emphasizing the pivotal role of signaling metabolites in these interactions. Furthermore, it discusses metabolomics' role in discovering novel bioactive compounds from endophytes and their potential applications in agriculture and biotechnology. By synthesizing recent advancements, this review provides a thorough exploration of metabolomics' transformative impact on deciphering chemical dialogues between plants and their microbial counterparts. This insight not only enhances our understanding of plant-microbe interactions but also lays the foundation for sustainable agricultural practices aimed at resilience and productivity.
Category: Biochemistry