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What do willow trees produce to kill bacteria?

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salicylic acid

Many plants also produce hormones and toxins to fight pathogens. For example, willow trees, like the one in Figure below , produce salicylic acid to kill bacteria. The same compound is used in many acne products for the same reason.

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