Phytoalexins

Secondary metabolites produced and accumulated by plants infected with microbial pathogen or otherwise under abiotic stress. Phytoalexins are structurally diverse but in common play a role in triggering PLANT SYSTEMIC ACQUIRED RESISTANCE.

Year introduced: 2023(1976)

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Tree Number(s): D23.946.618

MeSH Unique ID: D000094162

Entry Terms:

• Phytoalexin Metabolites
• Metabolites, Phytoalexin
• Indole Phytoalexins
• Phytoalexins, Indole
• Flavonoid Phytoalexins
• Phytoalexins, Flavonoid
• Sesquiterpene Phytoalexins
• Phytoalexins, Sesquiterpene
• Terpenoid Phytoalexins
• Phytoalexins, Terpenoid
• Diterpenoid Phytoalexins
• Phytoalexins, Diterpenoid
• Isoflavonoid Phytoalexins
• Phytoalexins, Isoflavonoid

See Also:

• Secondary Metabolism

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Phytoalexins