To stimulate the production of pathogenesis-related proteins,a scientist might treat plants with
A) salicylic acid.
B) PR inducer.
C) phytoalexin.
D) cellulose.
E) chitin.

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Salicylic acid is a known inducer of pathogenesis-related (PR) proteins in plants. It is involved in the signaling pathway that leads to the expression of PR genes and subsequent production of PR proteins, which provide the plant with resistance against pathogens.

To Stimulate the Production of Pathogenesis-Related Proteins,a Scientist Might Treat