Saponins

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-6754-9_15031

Glycosylated triterpenoid or steroidal alkaloids in plants where they may be protective against fungal pathogens. Some fungal pathogens detoxify this defense molecule in a two-step process.  host-pathogen relation; Bourab K et al 2002 Nature [Lond]: 418:889.

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