Chinese Bulletin of Botany ›› 2003, Vol. 20 ›› Issue (02): 178-183.

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The Biological Activity of Chitin and Its Derivatives and Their Application in Agriculture

ZHANG Jing YANG Hong-Qiang WEI Qin-Ping   

  1. (College of Horticulture, Shandong Agricultural University, Taian 271018)
  • Received:2002-04-15 Revised:2002-07-10 Online:2003-04-20 Published:2003-04-20
  • Contact: YANG Hong-Qiang

Abstract: In this article the follow aspects about chitin and its derivatives are discussed:1)the chemical and cellular characteristics of chitin and its derivatives; 2)the effect of chitin and its derivatives on growth, development and induced resistance of plants as well as relevant mechanism; 3) the prospect for application of chitin and its derivatives in agriculture.