Abstract:
This study briefly focuses on the diverse role of Salicylic Acid (SA) in humans, in curing different diseases and in plants, in ameliorating biotic and abiotic stresses. SA has also been implicated in several other processes in plants like thermogenesis, flowering, germination, fruit yield, bioproductivity, etc. SA functions as a protective agent both in animal and plant systems. Thus, SA could aptly be called a wonder compound.
Mohd. Saquib Ansari and Neelam Misra, 2007. Miraculous Role of Salicylic Acid in Plant and Animal System. American Journal of Plant Physiology, 2: 51-58.