In cases where plants exhibit generalized defence responses in organs distant from the infection site, this is termed
A)hyperactive responses.
B)systemic acquired resistance.
C)pleiotropy.
D)hyperplasia.
E)general systemic response.

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Systemic acquired resistance (SAR) is the term used to describe the generalized defence responses that plants exhibit in organs distant from the site of infection. SAR is a form of induced resistance that is activated by the presence of pathogens or other stressors.

In Cases Where Plants Exhibit Generalized Defence Responses in Organs