The Transduction Pathway That Activates Systemic Acquired Resistance in Plants

question 106

Multiple Choice

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

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

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