Field application of star polymer-delivered chitosan to amplify plant defense against potato late blight

The application of environmentally-friendly fungicides, such as elicitors and botanical fungicides, to minimize the risk of exposure to the ecosystem has become a global trend. However, the bioactivity and absorbency of elicitors are critical factors that limit the large-scale field application. With the objective of exploring a sustainable method for controlling plant diseases, a star polymer (SPc) was constructed to deliver plant...