Glucosinolates (GSLs) and GSL-associated genes are receiving increasing attention from molecular biologists due to their multifunctional properties. GSLs are secondary metabolites considered to be highly active in most Brassica species. Their importance has motivated the discovery and functional analysis of the GSLs and GSL hydrolysis products involved in disease development in brassicas and other plants. Comprehensive knowledge of the GSL content of Brassica species and the molecular details of GSL-related genes will help elucidate the molecular control of this plant defense system. This report provides an overview of the current status of knowledge on GSLs, GSL biosynthesis, as well as hydrolysis related genes, and GSL hydrolysis products that regulate fungal, bacterial, and insect resistance in cabbage and other brassicas.

硫代葡萄糖苷 (GSL) 和 GSL 相关基因因其多功能特性而越来越受到分子生物学家的关注。GSL 是被认为在大多数芸苔属物种中具有高度活性的次级代谢产物。它们的重要性推动了对与芸苔属和其他植物疾病发展有关的 GSL 和 GSL 水解产物的发现和功能分析。全面了解芸苔属植物的 GSL 含量物种和 GSL 相关基因的分子细节将有助于阐明这种植物防御系统的分子控制。本报告概述了 GSL、GSL 生物合成以及水解相关基因和调节卷心菜和其他芸苔属植物中真菌、细菌和昆虫抗性的 GSL 水解产物的知识现状。