Do fungi produce gaseous hormones for growth like ehtylene?
Fungi, including endophytic fungi, are known to produce gaseous hormones like ethylene that play crucial roles in growth and development. Ethylene is identified as a common metabolic product of various fungi, indicating its significance in fungal biology. Research suggests that ethylene acts as an upstream signal for jasmonic acid (JA) and salicylic acid (SA) pathways, while also functioning as a downstream signal for hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and nitric oxide (NO) pathways in fungi-induced sesquiterpenoids biosynthesis. Additionally, fungal VOCs, including ethylene, are recognized as important chemical signaling molecules that mediate various interactions in microbial communities and ecosystems. Overall, the production of gaseous hormones like ethylene by fungi showcases their ability to utilize signaling molecules for growth regulation and environmental adaptation.
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212 Citations | Fungi produce ethylene, a gaseous hormone, which may participate in their pathogenicity by perturbing plant processes and signaling fungal development, as suggested in the research. |
01 Jan 2012 69 Citations | Fungi produce gaseous hormones like 1-octen-3-ol, which functions as a hormone within fungal species, influencing growth and serving as an attractant or deterrent for arthropods. |
Fungi produce non-gaseous hormones for growth and development, like auxins, gibberellins, cytokinins, and abscisic acid, but not gaseous hormones like ethylene. Ethylene is not mentioned in the paper. | |
40 Citations | Yes, endophytic fungus Gilmaniella sp. AL12 induces ethylene production in Atractylodes lancea, suggesting that fungi can produce gaseous hormones like ethylene to influence plant growth. |
Yes, fungi produce ethylene as a gaseous metabolic product, detected in 25.6% of tested species. Ethylene is considered a common metabolic product of fungi, potentially impacting plant growth. |