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Scientists Find Spinosyn-Producing Fungus
Dec. 3, 2007
Biochemists at the Indian Institute of Science (IISC) found that Aspergillus terreusI, a microorganism found in Indian soils, can produce spinosyn, which is used to combat pests in corn, cotton, and wheat.
"This is an alternate organism which can produce spinosyn at a much lower cost and with better efficacy," said Ram Rajsekharan, a professor of biochemistry at IISc who led the research. He added that the bioinsecticide is particularly effective against Helicoverpa armigera, a major cotton pest in India.
Source: AgroNews
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