Salicylic Acid as a Safe Alternative to Conventional Fungicides
Steven Wicks*
Published: March 29, 2022
Abstract
This literature review aims to analyse the latest research in phytohormones (specifically salicylic acid (SA)) and their application for managing biotrophic pathogens as a safe and economical alternative to synthetic fungicides in an agricultural context. It was found that salicylic acid does induce significant protection from fungal pathogens, particularly when combined with Bacillus subtilis.