A substance produced by a pathogen to damage the host plant. In contrast to effector proteins, phytotoxins are low molecular weight diffusible substances, which act remotely from the site of production. See also mycotoxin.
A substance produced by a pathogen to damage the host plant. In contrast to effector proteins, phytotoxins are low molecular weight diffusible substances, which act remotely from the site of production. See also mycotoxin.
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Many of the Glossary terms have been adapted from: Tronsmo, A.M., Collinge, D.B., Djurle, A., Munk, L., Yuen, J. and. Tronsmo, A. 2020 Plant pathology and plant diseases. CABI, Wallingford. ISBN 9781789243185.
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