In systemic acquired resistance, the regulatory protein NPR-1 moves from the cytoplasm to the cell nucleus. What is this a consequence of?

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The movement of NPR-1 from the cytoplasm to the nucleus in systemic acquired resistance is a consequence of a buildup of salicylic acid in the cytoplasm. Salicylic acid is a signaling molecule that plays a crucial role in the plant defense response.

In Systemic Acquired Resistance, the Regulatory Protein NPR-1 Moves from the Cytoplasm