| abstract |
The present invention relates to a fatty acid glycoside compound of general formula: GalNAc-GalNAc-Glc-OR, wherein GalNAc is a- or β-DN-acetylgalactosamine, Glc-OR is a molecule of a- or β-D- glucose esterified to a monounsaturated fatty acid (R), R being selected from 12: 1 (n) and n being an integer from 2 to 11; 11: 1 (n) and n being an integer from 2 to 10; 10: 1 (n), and n being an integer from 2 to 9; 9: l (n), and n being an integer from 2 to 8; 8: 1 (n), and n being an integer from 2 to 8; 7: l (n) and n being an integer from 2 to 7; and 6: l (n), and n being an integer from 2 to 6. In particular, the compound can have the general formula (I). The compound has activity against plant pathogens, induces defense, and promotes plant growth. |