Resin defense in Pinus-Fusarium circinatum interactions: an evolutionary paradox.

Tshepo J Mmushi, Francinah M Ratsoma, Thabiso E Motaung

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Article in Journal of experimental botany, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Tshepo J MmushiDivision of Microbiology, Department of Biochemistry, Genetics, and Microbiology, Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute, University of Pretoria, Private Bag X20, Hatfield, 0028, Pretoria, South Africa.

Francinah M RatsomaDivision of Microbiology, Department of Biochemistry, Genetics, and Microbiology, Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute, University of Pretoria, Private Bag X20, Hatfield, 0028, Pretoria, South Africa.

Thabiso E MotaungDivision of Microbiology, Department of Biochemistry, Genetics, and Microbiology, Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute, University of Pretoria, Private Bag X20, Hatfield, 0028, Pretoria, South Africa.

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Abstract

Resin has long been a vital part of conifer defense, providing both physical and chemical protection against pests and pathogens. This assumption gives rise to an evolutionary paradox: why do some pine species that produce more resin and larger resin ducts remain vulnerable to disease? Fariña-Flores et al. (2026) examined this question by comparing the response of resistant Pinus pinaster and susceptible P. radiata following infection with Fusarium circinatum. Resin-based defences are generally considered protective; however, their results suggest that under certain conditions they may be associated with increased vulnerability rather than consistent effective resistance.

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Biological EvolutionFusariumPinusPlant DiseasesResins, PlantHost-Pathogen InteractionsResins, PlantChemical defense responseconifersFusarium circinatumPinus sppresin ductsterpenes

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PMID41983419

DOI10.1093/jxb/erag095

PMCPMC13080367

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