Expression of seaweed genes induced by perwinkle grazing

ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to elucidate changes in gene expression related to the induced anti-herbivory response in the brown seaweed Fucus vesiculosus. Microarray hybridizations were used to identify genes differentially expressed in response to grazing by the periwinkle Littorina obtusata. This study shows that modifications in gene expression occur simultaneously to a reduced palatability and that defence induction entails reallocation of resources from primary to secondary metabolism with down-regulation of photosynthesis.

ORGANISM(S): Fucus vesiculosus

PROVIDER: GSE53262 | GEO | 2013/12/13

SECONDARY ACCESSION(S): PRJNA231469

REPOSITORIES: GEO