Phytotoxin

: Used in plant-plant interactions to inhibit the growth of neighboring competitors.

: 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. phytotoxin

Phytotoxins and their involvement in plant diseases. Introduction : Used in plant-plant interactions to inhibit the

: Affect a broad range of plant species. often resulting in symptoms like wilting

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