induction of phytoalexin biosynthetic process
id: GO:0009689
name: induction of phytoalexin biosynthetic process
namespace: biological_process
type: go
obsolete: False
Description: 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.
Parent Functions
id | name |
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GO:0009814 | defense response, incompatible interaction |
GO:0052322 | positive regulation of phytoalexin biosynthetic process |