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Biochemistry and molecular logic of life
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Purpose of secondary metabolites production in plants

  • Defense from herbivores
  • Growth inhibition and toxicity to microbes
  • As repellant
  • Inhibition of germination and seedling growth and attraction of pollinating insects
  • Induce volatile components
  • Attracts predatory organism and protection of plant from UV light.
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