Elicited metabolites from the crucifers Barbarea vulgaris (winter cress) and B. verna (upland cress) were investigated.
B. vulgaris and B. verna produce phytoalexins not derived from tryptophan.
Phenyl containing phytoalexins are described: nasturlexins C and D and nasturlexins C and D sulfoxides.
The antifungal activity of these phytoalexins against pathogens of crucifers was evaluated.