What is the role of oxalic acid in Sclerotinia virulence?

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Topic
Sclerotinia secretes a specific acid that helps in its pathogenesis.
Answer
Sclerotinia secretes oxalic acid to lower the pH of its environment and to suppress host plant defense responses, such as the oxidative burst, thereby facilitating pathogenesis.
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