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.
Also Known As:
Metabolites, Phytoalexin; Phytoalexins, Diterpenoid; Phytoalexins, Flavonoid; Phytoalexins, Indole; Phytoalexins, Isoflavonoid; Phytoalexins, Sesquiterpene; Phytoalexins, Terpenoid; Diterpenoid Phytoalexins; Flavonoid Phytoalexins; Indole Phytoalexins; Isoflavonoid Phytoalexins; Phytoalexin Metabolites; Sesquiterpene Phytoalexins; Terpenoid Phytoalexins