University of basrah discuses Secondary metabolism and its role in plant defense

A seminar at the Palm Research Center at the University of Basrah discussed on the Secondary metabolism and its role in plant defense.

Dr. Ansam Mahdi Saleh said that Secondary metabolites are medicinal compounds produced by plants such as alkaloids, clicosides, aromatic oils, resins, tannins, etc., which are a source of plant pigments, vitamins and plant hormones.

The researchers stressed on the importance of this compounds, which is the second line of defense of the plant as a form of immune system or resistance to the plant when attacked by insects, microbes and animals, also its  Benefits medicinal, aromatic and industrial to the human.