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Concept information

Término preferido

hypersensitive response

Tipo

  • Topic

Definición

  • Information A specific reaction of a plant to invading pathogens, parasites or pests by the production of biochemicals (e.g. phenolic compounds, phytoalexins) to prevent further spread of the invading organism. It is characterized by necrosis and cell death.

Concepto genérico

Sinónimos

  • hypersensitive reaction
  • hypersensitivity (plants)
  • plant hypersensitivity

Nota de alcance

  • Use for hypersensitivity in plants; For hypersensitivity in humans and animals USE hypersensitivity.

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/11247

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