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Phytoalexins MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Phytoalexins
Tree Number(s)
D23.946.618
Unique ID
D000094162
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000094162
Scope Note
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.
Entry Term(s)
Diterpenoid Phytoalexins
Flavonoid Phytoalexins
Indole Phytoalexins
Isoflavonoid Phytoalexins
Phytoalexin Metabolites
Sesquiterpene Phytoalexins
Terpenoid Phytoalexins
See Also
Secondary Metabolism
Public MeSH Note
2023; see under SESQUITERPENES 1976-2022
History Note
2023(1976)
Date Established
2023/01/01
Date of Entry
2022/07/08
Revision Date
2022/07/08
Phytoalexins Preferred
Indole Phytoalexins Narrower
Flavonoid Phytoalexins Narrower
Sesquiterpene Phytoalexins Narrower
Terpenoid Phytoalexins Narrower
Diterpenoid Phytoalexins Narrower
Isoflavonoid Phytoalexins Narrower
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