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phytoalexins
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phytoalexins (fā·tō··lekˑ·sēnz),
n.pl poisonous compounds that plants develop when they respond to attacks.
phytoalexins
substances in plants which destroy plant pathogens. They are released in response to a chemical substance released by the pathogen.
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