Huanglongbing (HLB, aka citrus greening), one of the most devastating diseases of citrus,
has wreaked havoc on the global citrus industry in recent decades. The culprit behind such …

Citrus is one of the most ancient fruit crops cultivated in the world. For many countries, citrus
production is an important source of revenues. However, despite the richness of citrus …

Bacterial fruit blotch is one of the most destructing diseases of melon producing-regions.
Here, zinc oxide quantum dots (ZnO QDs) were synthesized, and their antibacterial activity …

Huanglongbing is a severe citrus disease that causes significant tree and crop losses
worldwide. It is caused by three Candidatus liberibacter species and spread by psyllids and …

Capping agents are often used for controlling the size, aggregation, and properties of
nanoparticles. To guide the design of improved nanomaterials for targeted performance, one …

Accumulation of toxic copper in soil and development of copper-resistant pests are
emerging challenges currently faced by the agricultural community worldwide. As an …

Ternary solution (TSOL) is a novel Zn chelate-based systemic antimicrobial formulation
designed for treating citrus bacterial pathogens 'Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus' and …

A composition comprising a chelate-based ternary complex is useful for:(1) at least in-part
disabling existing populations of microorganisms; and (2) at least in-part inhibiting growth of …