The chemical compounds which are produced by host plants due to infection as a defense reaction to pathogen are called as
A
Phytotoxin
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B
Phytol
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C
Phytotron
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D
Phytoalexins
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Solution
The correct option is C Phytoalexins Chemical compounds released by plants when any pathogen damaged the cells or tissue of the plants. The chemical compound is called as phytoalexins. phytoalexin accumulate on the damaged tissue and kill the pathogen. Phytol is the side chain in chlorophyll. Phytotoxins are the biometabolite released by pathogens to harm the plants. The place where plants are grown under controlled environment is known as phytotron.