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  • noun medicine any of several classes of antibiotics produced by plants in response to microorganisms

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  • "We propose a new area within functional food research called phytoalexin-enriched foods that utilize induced plant compounds or phytoalexins created either pre - or post-harvest that have been traditionally viewed only as plant defensive compounds, but have beneficial health effects," wrote lead author Stephen Boue.

    NutraIngredients-USA RSS 2009

  • Resveratrol is a phytoalexin and is sold as a nutritional supplement.

    Phytonutrients Prevent Cancer 2007

  • Resveratrol is a phytoalexin anti-oxidant that is produced by several plants in particular red grapes and is found in varying quantities in red wine.

    Wil's Ebay E-Store amp;34; 2010

  • Resveratrol is a phytoalexin, a class of antibiotic compounds produced as a part of a plant's defense system against disease [1]. ...

    WN.com - Articles related to How clean is Seattle's drinking water? 2010

  • Biozyte helps supply you with those essential minerals to help your body stay healthy. is a naturally occurring phytoalexin produced by some higher plants in response to injury or fungal infection.

    Wil's Ebay E-Store amp;34;Nutrition 2010

  • Resveratrol is a phytoalexin anti-oxidant that is produced by several plants in particular red grapes and is found in varying quantities in red wine.

    Wil's Ebay E-Store amp;34; 2010

  • Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Resveratrol (trans-resveratrol) is a phytoalexin produced naturally by several plants when under attack by pathogens such as bacteria or fungi. ...

    WN.com - Articles related to How clean is Seattle's drinking water? 2010

  • Resveratrol: is a naturally occurring phytoalexin produced by some higher plants in response to injury or fungal infection.

    Wil's Ebay E-Store amp;34;Weight Loss 2010

  • Resveratrol is a phytoalexin, a class of antibiotic compounds produced as a part of a plant's defense system against disease [1]. ...

    WN.com - Articles related to How clean is Seattle's drinking water? 2010

  • Resveratrol is a phytoalexin anti-oxidant that is produced by several plants in particular red grapes and is found in varying quantities in red wine.

    Wil's Ebay E-Store amp;34; 2010

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