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The chemical produced by the host plant to protect themselves against fungal infection is
The chemical produced by the host plant to protect themselves against fungal infection is
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The correct option is B Phytoalexin
Phytoalexins are low molecular weight, phenolic, antimicrobial compounds synthesized and accumulated in plants in response to extrinsic stress such as microbial infection. Phytoalexins have antifungal properties and are often pathogen-specific in their toxicity. e.g., medicarpin, rishitin, camalexin. Thus, the correct answer is option B.
Phytoalexins are low molecular weight, phenolic, antimicrobial compounds synthesized and accumulated in plants in response to extrinsic stress such as microbial infection. Phytoalexins have antifungal properties and are often pathogen-specific in their toxicity. e.g., medicarpin, rishitin, camalexin. Thus, the correct answer is option B.
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