If a plant experiences herbivore damage, which consequence follows due to induced phytoalexin production?

💡 Explanation

Phytoalexins are antimicrobial and antioxidative compounds synthesized by plants in response to stress; their accumulation leads to localized cell death, limiting pathogen spread, because the hypersensitive response sacrifices infected cells rather than allowing systemic infection. Therefore localized cell death protects the plant tissue, rather than enhancing photosynthesis, water uptake, or nutrient absorption.

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