Synthesis, phloem mobility and induced plant resistance of synthetic salicylic acid amino acid or glucose conjugates.

The vectorization of salicylic acid or its halogenated derivatives by coupling them with an α-amino acid can be a promising strategy to stimulate SA-mediated plant defenses responses against pathogens outside the application site. © 2022 The Authors. Pest Management Science published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry.