A Baeyer-Villiger Monooxygenase Gene Involved in the Synthesis of Lysergic Acid Amides Affects the Interaction of the Fungus Metarhizium brunneum with Insects
Chey R. Steen, Jessi K. Sampson, Daniel G. Panaccione
Abstract
Fungi in the genus Metarhizium are important plant root symbionts and insect pathogens. They are formulated commercially to protect plants from insect pests.
Topics & Concepts
Lysergic acidBiologyErgonovineBiochemistryAmino acidStereochemistryChemistryPsychiatryAnginaMyocardial infarctionPsychologyPlant and fungal interactionsEntomopathogenic Microorganisms in Pest ControlChemical synthesis and alkaloids