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plant toxin

/plænt ˈtɒksɪn/

Traducción: Sustancia venenosa producida naturalmente por una planta, a menudo como mecanismo de defensa contra herbívoros o patógenos.

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/plænt ˈtɒksɪn/C1formalscientific
  • esSustancia venenosa producida naturalmente por una planta, a menudo como mecanismo de defensa contra herbívoros o patógenos.

A poisonous substance produced naturally by a plant, often as a defense mechanism against herbivores or pathogens.

  1. Poisonous substance from plantsC1formal

    A naturally occurring toxic chemical produced by a plant, often as a defense mechanism against herbivores or pathogens.

    estoxina vegetal

    • Many plant toxins can cause severe illness if ingested.
    • The study focused on the effects of various plant toxins on insects.
    • Some plant toxins are used in small doses for medicinal purposes.