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Phytoalexins MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Phytoalexins
Tree Number(s)
D23.946.618
Unique ID
D000094162
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000094162
Scope Note
Secondary metabolites produced and accumulated by plants infected with microbial pathogen or otherwise under abiotic stress. Phytoalexins are structurally diverse but in common play a role in triggering PLANT SYSTEMIC ACQUIRED RESISTANCE.
Entry Term(s)
Diterpenoid Phytoalexins
Flavonoid Phytoalexins
Indole Phytoalexins
Isoflavonoid Phytoalexins
Phytoalexin Metabolites
Sesquiterpene Phytoalexins
Terpenoid Phytoalexins
Registry Numbers
0
See Also
Secondary Metabolism
Public MeSH Note
2023; see under SESQUITERPENES 1976-2022
History Note
2023(1976)
Date Introduced
2023/01/01
Last Updated
2023/01/01
Phytoalexins Preferred
Indole Phytoalexins Narrower
Flavonoid Phytoalexins Narrower
Sesquiterpene Phytoalexins Narrower
Terpenoid Phytoalexins Narrower
Diterpenoid Phytoalexins Narrower
Isoflavonoid Phytoalexins Narrower
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