Term Name: | induction of phytoalexin biosynthetic process |
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Synonyms: | induction of phytoalexin anabolism, induction of phytoalexin biosynthesis, induction of phytoalexin formation, induction of phytoalexin synthesis |
Definition: | The activation of the chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the formation of phytoalexins, low-molecular mass, lipophilic antimicrobial compounds that accumulate rapidly at sites of incompatible pathogen infection. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0009689] QuickGO AmiGO |