Chitosan in Plant Protection

Chitin and chitosan are naturally-occurring compounds that have potential in agriculture with regard to controlling plant diseases. These molecules were shown to display toxicity and inhibit fungal growth and development. They were reported to be active against viruses, bacteria and other pests. Fra...

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Main Authors: Abdelbasset El Hadrami, Lorne R. Adam, Ismail El Hadrami, Fouad Daayf
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2010-03-01
Series:Marine Drugs
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/8/4/968/