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Lesson 1

Lesson 1: Plant Immunity (Structural and Biochemical Defense)

Lesson parts

1.1 The constant threatThe constant threat1.1

1.2 DefinitionDefinition1.2

1.3 Two systems working togetherTwo systems working together1.3

1.4 Worked example 1 — classifying a defenceWorked example 1 — classifying a defence1.4

1.5 Worked example 2 — one infection, both systemsWorked example 2 — one infection, both systems1.5

1.6 Immunity in plantsImmunity in plants1.6

1.7 Structural immunityStructural immunity1.7

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1.8 Biochemical immunityBiochemical immunity1.8

1.9 Why are phenols "biochemical" but cork "structural"?Why are phenols "biochemical" but cork "structural"?1.9

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1.10 Worked example 3 — what does a cut do to a tree?Worked example 3 — what does a cut do to a tree?1.10

1.11 Worked example 4 — compare two plantsWorked example 4 — compare two plants1.11

1.12 Summary table — plant immunitySummary table — plant immunity1.12