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Creating Eco-Friendly Fungicides from Rosin for Sustainable Crop Protection
Jim Crocker
21st July, 2024
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Key Findings
- Researchers at Northwest A&F University developed rosin-based fungicides to combat fungal diseases in crops
- One compound, Co. 6a, effectively inhibited the growth of the apple canker pathogen Valsa mali in lab and field tests
- Co. 6a damages fungal cell membranes and disrupts energy production, leading to fungal cell death
- While Co. 6a is environmentally friendly, it can cause damage to zebrafish organs at high concentrations, necessitating careful dosage management
AgricultureSustainabilityBiotech
References
Main Study
1) Design, synthesis and biological activity evaluation of eco-friendly rosin-based fungicides for sustainable crop protection.
Published 19th July, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.8323
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