Phytotoxin | HD |

: Secreted by fungi or bacteria to damage plant tissue, often resulting in symptoms like wilting, chlorosis (yellowing), or necrosis (tissue death). Host-Specific (HST) : Affect only specific plant genotypes.

Phytotoxins can be classified based on their source and how they target plants: phytotoxin

: Affect a broad range of plant species. : Secreted by fungi or bacteria to damage

: Used in plant-plant interactions to inhibit the growth of neighboring competitors. often resulting in symptoms like wilting