Researchers, professors and representatives of institutions participating in a sustainable citrus project recently visited Brazil’s Fundecitrus for a progress meeting. The project is named ‘Sustainable Citrus Culture Through the Controlled Release of Antibacterial Compounds From Formulations Based on Microgels.
The project aims to develop sustainable technologies for the protection of citrus and as an alternative to copper, which is recognized as the most widely used antimicrobial agent, including in organic production. There is a growing need for sustainable methods to combat citrus diseases, such as citrus canker. The research is based on the production of bio-blocks, derived from biomass, such as chitosan, which is obtained from crustaceans (animal skeletons) and, later, will be used in the production of pesticides used in citrus growing.
Source: citrusindustry.net