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Elicitors are molecules that:
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Elicitors are biotic or abiotic molecules such as oligogalacturonides, chitin or salicylic acid that trigger plant innate immunity. They activate phytoalexin synthesis, PR proteins and hypersensitive response. They do not primarily induce cell division, hairy roots or general growth stimulation.
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