Application of Chitosan in Agriculture (2)

Key points of application of chitosan in agriculture (2)

①   chitosan can regulate crops for plants, such as increasing the germination rate of crops, plant height, and increasing per plant weight

Amount, root length, leaf area, etc. Increase the yield of crops, such as increasing the yield of grain crops such as wheat, rice, corn, soybeans, etc.; it can increase the yield of vegetables such as cucumbers, cabbage, tomatoes, and potatoes.

②  Improve the quality of crops

Chitosan can significantly increase the protein content of crops. In addition, it can increase the vitamin C content and solubility

Total sugar content, reduce crude fiber content, etc. It can be seen that the use of chitosan can achieve the purpose of improving the nutritional quality of crops, making it more nutritious and higher in commercial value.

③Inhibit the growth of pathogenic bacteria, improve the antibacterial activity of crops and the ability to resist pests and diseases

Studies have shown that, between plant pathogens and parasitic plants, chitosan can affect the spores of plant pathogens.

Bud and growth have an inhibitory effect, and have an inducing effect on the protective function of pathogen infection. Therefore, chitosan can inhibit the growth of pathogenic bacteria.

In addition, plants contain both chitinase and chitosan. Although chitin and chitosan are not present in plants, once the chitosan of plants comes into contact with chitosan from the outside, it will cause the Chitosanase is activated, and at the same time, the plant has the ability to defend against pests and diseases, preventing pathogens and pests from invading plant tissues, thereby enhancing the ability of plants to defend against pests.

Compared with other plant regulators, chitosan has the advantages of natural, non-toxic, tasteless, good environmental compatibility, high activity, and easy degradation. Therefore, it has great development prospects in agriculture.