Ionic liquids as plant resistance inducers

What is it about?

Ionic liquids through their modular design are a very interesting platforms for building bifunctional biologically active salts. This paper presents new bifunctional compounds based on the anionic derivative of ASM, which is a systemic acquired resistance (SAR) inducer, with antibacterial or solubility enhancing agents.

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Why is it important?

Just imagine that it is possible for the plants to combat virus, fungi and bacteria themselves. This is possible through use of plant resistance inducers such as ASM. Unfortunately the ASM itself is almost insoluble in water (7mg/L). Additionally when derivatized to salt, another function brought by the other ion can be introduced, adding secondary functionality to the new molecule. By doing this we can help plant to increase immunity and at the same time protect it from pathogens directly.