PDF] Plant trichomes and the biomechanics of defense in various systems, with Solanaceae as a model

This review attempts to summarize the knowledge on trichomal defense and biomechanics, with a special emphasis on Solanaceae species, and suggests several avenues for future research. Plant trichomes are epidermal outgrowths of varying size and form. While the chemical defensive function of the secretory trichomes is well established, the biomechanical function of the non-glandular trichomes emerges as another major defensive strategy of plants. In particular, trichomes impede the locomotion of insect herbivores both by serving as a physical barrier and by wounding them. Solanaceous trichomes are often viewed as a model for the trichome development and defensive function. In particular, trichomes in tomato and relative species have been extensively examined, with different trichome types being precisely described. This review attempts to summarize the knowledge on trichomal defense and biomechanics, with a special emphasis on Solanaceae species, and suggests several avenues for future research.

The overlooked functions of trichomes: Water absorption and metal detoxication - Li - 2023 - Plant, Cell & Environment - Wiley Online Library

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PDF] Morphological Classification of Trichomes Associated with Possible Biotic Stress Resistance in the Genus Capsicum

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PDF] Morphological Classification of Trichomes Associated with Possible Biotic Stress Resistance in the Genus Capsicum

A gain of function mutation in SlNRC4a enhances basal immunity resulting in broad-spectrum disease resistance

Effect of peach trichome removal on post-harvest brown rot and on the fruit surface microbiome - ScienceDirect

PDF) Glandular trichome development, morphology, and maturation are influenced by plant age and genotype in high THC-containing cannabis (Cannabis sativa L.) inflorescences