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The chemical compounds produced by the h...

The chemical compounds produced by the host plants to protect themselves against fungal infection is

A

Phytotoxin

B

pathogen

C

phytoalexins

D

hormone

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The correct Answer is:
C
(c) Phytoalexins are chemical substances produced by plants in response to fungal infection and are toxic to fungi.
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