Abstract
The virulence genes of Agrobacterium tumefaciens are specifically activated by plant phenolic compounds and allow this organism to genetically transform plant cells. New types of phenolic compounds, three phenol amides derived from syringic acid, were synthesized. Introduction of an amide group in syringic acid strongly enhances its vir gene inducing activity.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Agrobacterium tumefaciens / drug effects*
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Agrobacterium tumefaciens / genetics
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Agrobacterium tumefaciens / pathogenicity
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Alkylation
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Amides / chemistry*
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Gallic Acid / analogs & derivatives*
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Gallic Acid / chemistry
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Gene Expression Regulation, Bacterial / drug effects*
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Genes, Bacterial
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Lac Operon
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Plants, Genetically Modified*
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Transformation, Genetic
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Virulence / genetics
Substances
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Amides
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Gallic Acid
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syringic acid