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Perspective by Cara Rosenbloom May 7, 2019 at 7:00 a.m. EDT Would you worry if you knew your food contained sucrose octanoate esters or tocopherols? They might sound frightening, but don’t fret. … read more

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 … read more

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 citr … read more

Organic and natural pest control is becoming increasingly popular, as people look for safer and more sustainable alternatives to traditional chemical insecticides. However, many of these products are … read more

Structure-function relationships affecting the insecticidal and miticidal activity of sugar esters Gary J Puterka 1, William Farone, Tracy Palmer, Anthony BarringtonAffiliations expand PMID: 128 … read more