Sekundaariyhdisteillä
Sekundaariyhdisteillä is a Finnish term that translates to "secondary compounds" in English. These are organic compounds produced by plants and other organisms that are not directly involved in the normal growth, development, or reproduction of the organism. Instead, they often serve ecological functions such as defense against herbivores, attracting pollinators, or deterring pathogens.
Secondary compounds are incredibly diverse and can be broadly categorized into several main classes. These include
While essential for the survival and ecological interactions of the organisms that produce them, secondary compounds