Ascr#18 is an ascaroside hormone expressed during nematode development. It has been shown to increase plant resistance against viral, bacterial, oomycete, fungal, and nematode pathogens by activating defense responses.
- Functions as a hormone in nematodes
- Increases plant resistance against viral, bacterial, oomycete, fungal, and nematode infections
- Activates defense responses in plants
- Molecular weight of 332.43
- Chemical formula C17H32O6
- Appears as a white to off-white solid
- For research use only
- Purity of 98.0%