Salicylic acid-induced elicitation of folates in coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) improves bioaccessibility and reduces pro-oxidant status

► 5-Methyltetrahydofolate was the major form of folate in coriander foliage. ► Salicylic acid induced differential elicitation of individual folate derivatives. ► The highest elicitation (6-fold) being that of 10-CHO-H4folate. ► Microwave drying increased extractable and bioaccessible folate. ► Elicitation enhanced antioxidant enzymes' activities and reduced free radicals.