New "Green" Pesticides Are First to Exploit Plant Defenses in Battle of the Fungi
Monday, March 23, 2009 - 10:37
in Biology & Nature
Exploiting a little-known punch/counterpunch strategy in the ongoing battle between disease-causing fungi and crop plants, scientists in Canada are reporting development of a new class of "green" fungicides that could provide a safer, more environmentally-friendly alternative to conventional fungicides. Their study is scheduled for presentation in March at the 237th National meeting of the American Chemical Society.