Phytotoxin May 2026
: Secreted by fungi or bacteria to damage plant tissue, often resulting in symptoms like wilting, chlorosis (yellowing), or necrosis (tissue death). Host-Specific (HST) : Affect only specific plant genotypes.
: Used in plant-plant interactions to inhibit the growth of neighboring competitors. phytotoxin
: Affect a broad range of plant species. : Secreted by fungi or bacteria to damage
Phytotoxins and their involvement in plant diseases. Introduction often resulting in symptoms like wilting