Manual of Biocontrol Agents Abbreviated Entry*
Active substance:
Chitosan
Nomenclature
CAS RN:
9012-76-4
IUPAC:
Not classified
Targets:
- Botrytis cinerea (grey mould, botrytis bunch rot)
- Sclerotinia sclerotiorum (cottony soft rot, white mould, watery soft rot (vegetables))
Biogeography:
The term ‘Chitosan’ refers to several deri...
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Biological Activity
Mode of Action:
Elicitor, having a fungicide and bactericide effect vi...
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Toxicology
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Environmental Fate:
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This is an extract from the Manual of Biocontrol Agents produced by the BCPC. The manual has been substantially revised and updated to reflect the growth and maturity of the global biocontrol industry.
It contains up-to-date, accurate and comprehensive information on over 200 active substances which are commercially available in products including:
- 90+ micro-organisms
- 15+ botanicals
- 80+ macro-organisms
- 31+ semiochemicals