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Enhancing pesticide efficacy through sugar-based feeding stimulants (Agri Technovation)
Many insect pests remain a major threat to crop yield and quality, especially when stomach-action insecticides rely on the pest feeding for uptake. In this article we explore the feeding behaviour of pests like the citrus thrips, how sugars act as phagostimulants to boost ingestion, and how this principle underpins the adjuvant solution SUGAR RUSH™. The piece discusses how key sugars (glucose, fructose, sucrose) can bind insect feeding receptors and thereby increase insecticide uptake, offering a novel way to enhance spray efficacy and protect crop value.
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Redefining kelp: The science behind KELPURA™ in fruit crop phenology (Agri Technovation)
Explore how KELPURA™, a premium kelp extract derived from Ecklonia maxima, is shaping the future of fruit-crop management. This article dives into the science of crop phenology, pollen tube dynamics, hormone-like bioactives (auxins, brassinosteroids, polyamines) and how they influence fertilisation, fruit set and yield. Ideal for growers seeking to optimise productivity through biologically-driven solutions, learn how KELPURA™ supports high-performance orchards in challenging conditions.
