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Genome-wide association analysis of the strength of the MAMP-elicited defense response and resistance to target leaf spot in sorghum
Plant and pathogen materials A sorghum association mapping population known as the sorghum conversion population (SCP) was provided by Dr. Pat Brown at the University of Illinois (now at UC Davis). It has been described previously and is a collection of diverse lines converted to photoperiod-inse...Read more -
Use fungicides for apple scab protection prior to anticipated early infection periods
The sustained heat in Michigan right now is unprecedented and has caught many by surprise in terms of how rapidly apples are developing. With rains predicted for Friday, March 23, and for next week, it is critical that scab-susceptible cultivars are protected from this anticipated early scab infe...Read more -
Bioherbicides Market Size
Industry Insights The global bioherbicides market size was valued at USD 1.28 billion in 2016 and is expected to develop at an estimated CAGR of 15.7% over the forecast period. Rising consumer awareness regarding the benefits of bioherbicides and strict food and environment regulations to promote...Read more -
Biocides & Fungicides Update
Biocides are protective substances used to inhibit the growth of bacteria and other pernicious organisms, including fungi. Biocides come in a variety of forms, such as halogen or metallic compounds, organic acids and organosulfurs. Each plays an integral role in the paint and coatings, water trea...Read more -
Integrated pest management a focus at 2017 Greenhouse Growers Expo
Education sessions at the 2017 Michigan Greenhouse Growers Expo offer updates and emerging techniques for producing greenhouse crops that satisfy consumer interest. Over the last decade or so, there has been a steady surge of public interest in how and where our agricultural commodities are produ...Read more -
Insecticide Chalk
Insecticide Chalk by Donald Lewis, Department of Entomology “It’s d j vu all over again.” In the Horticulture and Home Pest News, April 3, 1991, we included an article about the hazards of using illegal “insecticide chalk” for household pest control. The p...Read more -
How does artificial intelligence affect agricultural development?
Agriculture is the foundation of the national economy and the top priority in the economic and social development. Since the reform and opening up, China’s agricultural development level has been greatly improved, but at the same time, it is also facing such problems as the shortage of land...Read more -
Development direction and future trend of pesticide preparation industry
In the made in China 2025 plan, intelligent manufacturing is the major trend and core content of the future development of manufacturing industry, and also the fundamental way to solve the problem of China’s manufacturing industry from a big country to a powerful country. In the 1970s and 1...Read more -
Amazon admits there was a miscarriage in the “pesticide storm”
This kind of attack is always nerve wracking, but the seller reported that in some cases, the products identified by Amazon as insecticides can’t compete with insecticides, which is ridiculous. For example, a seller received relevant notice for a second-hand book sold last year, which is no...Read more