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Phytoalexins in Orchids

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Orchids Phytochemistry, Biology and Horticulture

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Abstract

The plant kingdom harbors a number of chemicals called phytoalexins, as natural products, which are secreted temporarily whenever plants are attacked by any kind of microbe or pathogen. The family Orchidaceae synthesizes phytoalexins in their system as defensive compounds. These bioactive compounds act as antimicrobials upon attack by any kind of microbe or fungi in orchids. There are few reports in literature regarding the phytoalexins. This chapter reviews phytoalexins in the monocot family Orchidaceae.

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English language assistance from Dr. H.S. Sekhon is acknowledged with deep gratitude.

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  1. Faculty, University Institute of Biotechnology, Division Biosciences, Chandigarh University, Mohali, India

    Saranjeet Kaur

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  1. Inst.des Sci.de la Vigne et du Vin, Université de Bordeaux, Villenave d'Ornon, France

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    Hippolyte Kodja

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    Hippolyte Kodja

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Kaur, S. (2021). Phytoalexins in Orchids. In: Merillon, JM., Kodja, H. (eds) Orchids Phytochemistry, Biology and Horticulture. Reference Series in Phytochemistry. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-11257-8_28-1

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