Vol. 11, Issue 7 (2022)

Author(s):
Sreemoy Bhattacharyya, Aman Tutlani, Gowreddy Sairam Reddy, Bhanu Prakash, Dr. Kanak Bhati and Dr. Parthsinh Mahedrasinh Rahevar

Abstract:
Secondary metabolites are natural substances that are used for plants and other lower organisms as defence mechanisms, survival and endure most of the natural biotic and abiotic stresses; these substances are lower in molecular weight and do not impact the primary metabolism of plants. The secondary metabolites can be classified in different classes according to their physical structures and properties, many of these are being synthesized in the wheat crop through many metabolic pathways. Apart from protecting the wheat crop from various biotic and abiotic stresses, the secondary metabolites also help in enhancing the physiological growth of wheat crop passively. Through this paper we have enlighten about secondary metabolites, their classification and the effect of secondary metabolites imparting biotic stresses such as rust, Fusarium wilt and loose smut, effect of secondary metabolites imparting abiotic stresses like salt stress and UV radiation, and effect on wheat crop growth.