Diverse secondary metabolites are produced in cereals in response to pathogens.
Components of PAMP triggered immunity control accumulation of phytoalexins.
Chitin induces phytoalexins in rice via Ca2+, G-proteins, MAPK, and JA signalling.
Operon-like gene clusters encode secondary metabolites.
The phytoanticipin, DIMBOA, is a key role player in priming induced defences.