Kaolin effectively controls whitefly in beans
Tuesday, January 5, 2016 - 21:11
in Biology & Nature
Scientists determined the influence of kaolin on development of populations of whitefly in greenhouses, and its effect on the physiological characteristics of bean crops. Results showed a high percentage of efficacy on whitefly control in plants treated with 5 percent kaolin. Foliar applications of kaolin decreased transpiration and enhanced the contents of leaf chlorophyll without affecting yield. The findings show that use of kaolin particle film can be an alternative tool for managing bean crops.