Salicylic acid has been used:to study its effects on glandular trichomes in Artemisia annuato study its effects on DNA methylation in Taraxacum alatumandTaraxacumhemicyclumto study its effects on parasite epidemics in Lolium arundinaceum
Biochem/physiol Actions
Salicylic acid (SA) plays a major role in the growth and development of plants. It also plays a role in endogenous signaling for plant disease resistance. SA is also involved in mediating thermogenesis and symptom development.
General description
Salicylic acid (SA) is a phenolic compound produced in plants.