New 'Green' Pesticides Are First To Exploit Plant Defenses In Battle Of The Fungi
Monday, March 23, 2009 - 11:24
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.