Chitosan and its derivatives as promising plant protection tools
A.B. Shcherban · 2023
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Shcherban reviews chitosan as a plant protection tool in a 2023 paper. Chemical sprays work well but pollute, harm ecosystems, and endanger people. Natural options drawn from common materials could match them without those costs.
Chitosan comes from chitin, one of nature's most abundant polymers, and is safe and body-friendly. It attacks pathogens directly and also switches on plant defenses through surface receptors. Trials show resistance gains against fungi, bacteria, and viruses across many crops. Uses span seed, leaf, fruit, and soil treatment. Chemically tweaked forms and blends that boost its punch get their own survey. The review backs chitosan as a strong biopesticide and growth aid.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | A.B. Shcherban |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2023 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 61 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |