Lysophosphatidylcholine enhances susceptibility in signaling pathway against pathogen infection through biphasic production of reactive oxygen species and ethylene in tobacco plants

Lysophosphatidylcholine is involved in the signaling pathway leading to biphasic generation of ethylene and reactive oxygen species under pathogen attack, which enhance disease susceptibility. LysoPC-induced pathogenesis-related gene expression is responsible in the defense response against pathogen.