The transduction pathway that activates systemic acquired resistance in plants is initially signaled by ________.
A) herbivory
B) phytochrome production
C) methyl salicylate
D) systemin release
E) proteinase inhibitors

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The transduction pathway for systemic acquired resistance is initially signaled by the production of methyl salicylate, which acts as a signaling molecule to trigger a series of events leading to the activation of defense genes.

The Transduction Pathway That Activates Systemic Acquired Resistance in Plants