Chapter 12.4

Question 1

What can plant chemicals be used for in real life applications?

Answer 1

Insect repellents

Insecticides

Antibacterial compounds including antibiotics (e.g. phenols - is an antiseptic made in many different plants

Anti-oomycetes toxins (e.g. Glucanases - can be used to break down glucans)

General Toxins (e.g.