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Sucrose Octanoate: A Promising Solution to Combat Citrus Greening Disease

Citrus greening disease is a major threat to the citrus industry worldwide, and it is caused by a phloem-limited bacterium called Liberobacter asiaticum. The bacterium is transmitted by the Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri Kuwayama, a tiny insect that feeds on the phloem sap of citrus plants. The disease can cause stunted growth, yellow shoots,…

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Manufacturing OrganiShield in 8 Steps

Sucrose octanoate esters (SOEs) are a group of chemicals used in various applications, including as emulsifiers, surfactants, and stabilizers. They are made by reacting a fatty acid, a sugar, and an alcohol in an eight-step process that involves several catalysts and solvents. The process is patented due to its unique solvent recovery and reuse properties.…

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