Plant defences afainst pathogens

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Physical

  • cellulose cell walls.

  • lignin layer to thicken cell wall.

  • waxy cuticles

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Chemical defences

  • menthols: have essential oils which contain antibacterial properties.

  • Alkaloids: have a bitter taste (caffeine/morphine) which prevent herbivores feeding on them.

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Prevention of spreading

  • closing of stomata to prevent entry to leaves.

  • Callose deposits between cell wall and cell membrane near infection site. (strengthens cell

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Necrosis

when cells near the infection site are killed using intracellular enzymes.