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Who coined the term ‘Phytoalexin’?
Question

Who coined the term ‘Phytoalexin’?

A.

Gardner and Kendrick (1921)

B.

Muller and Borger (1940)

C.

Hendrix (1970)

D.

Horsfall and Diamond (1957)

E.

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Correct option is B


Correct option (b) Muller and Borger (1940)
· Coined the term phytoalexin.
· Defined as antimicrobial substances produced by plants after infection.
Other options:
· (a) Earlier work, not coiners.
· (c) Later contributor.
· (d) Known for disease resistance concepts.

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