Question

The chemical produced by the host plant to protect themselves against fungal infection is [MHCET 2002; Pb. PMT 2004]
A) Toxin
B) Phytoalexin
C) Phytotoxin
D) Hormone

Answer 1

The answer is PHYTOALEXIN. They are antimicrobial and even antioxidative in function. They are said to be broad spectrum inhibitors i.e. inhibitors of a large number of infections.

Answer 2

Answer:

phytotoxin

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