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thionin

thionin

9.9
A small plant protein that helps protect the plant by killing bacteria, fungi, and insects
  • noun
  • /ˈθaɪənɪn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : tiónina
  • The wheat variety produced more thionin, making it more resistant to insect attacks.

Examples

  • Scientists discovered that thionin helps protect plants from harmful bacteria and fungi.

  • Researchers are studying how thionin can be used to develop natural pesticides.

  • The plant produces thionin to protect itself from pests.

  • Some researchers study thionins for their antimicrobial properties.

  • Scientists discovered that thionin helps protect plants from harmful bacteria and fungi.

  • The wheat variety produced more thionin, making it more resistant to insect attacks.

  • The plant produces thionin to defend itself against pests.

Surface Forms

thionin singular
thionins plural

Etymology

Thionin for the small plant protein also comes from the prefix thio- meaning 'sulfur', because these proteins have many sulfur-containing parts. That's why the name fits: the sulfur-rich structure helps the protein defend the plant against microbes and insects.