Plants Walk a Fine Line Between Growth and Defense
May 04, 2026
May 04, 2026
DAVIS, California, May 4 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news:
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Plants Walk a Fine Line Between Growth and Defense
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Salicylic acid, the active molecule in aspirin and some acne medications, is a hormone in plants that is essential for immunity, but it's a double-edged sword: Too much can cause autoimmunity and stunt growth. In a new study published April 20 in Nature Communications, University of California . . .
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Plants Walk a Fine Line Between Growth and Defense
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Salicylic acid, the active molecule in aspirin and some acne medications, is a hormone in plants that is essential for immunity, but it's a double-edged sword: Too much can cause autoimmunity and stunt growth. In a new study published April 20 in Nature Communications, University of California . . .