Immune responses in plants
Across
- 5. Natural insecticide used by humans
- 6. Thick outer layer on the stems and branches of woody plants that acts as physical barrier
- 8. Large organelle in plant cells filled with fluid
- 10. Plants do this to prevent pathogens spreading
- 11. Bitter tasting alkaloid found in coffee
- 12. Fragrant smelling molecules such as menthol that repel insects and inhibit the growth of microorganisms
Down
- 1. Small proteins that disrupt the cell membrane or envelope of pathogens
- 2. Pore that allows the exchange of gases on the leaves of plants
- 3. Waxy barrier that covers the epidermis of the leaf
- 4. Polysaccharide that forms between the plant cell membrane and the cell wall to prevent the entry of invading pathogens
- 7. Molecules that have soapy properties when mixed with water
- 9. Thick, water-repelling liquid that dries in air and prevents the entry of pathogens