The Transduction Pathway That Activates Systemic Acquired Resistance in Plants

question 74

Multiple Choice

The transduction pathway that activates systemic acquired resistance in plants is initially signaled by

• A) antisense RNA.
• B) Pfr phytochrome.
• C) salicylic acid.
• D) abscisic acid.
• E) red, but not far-red, light.

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