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Mechanism of Plant Growth Promotion and Disease Suppression by Chitosan Biopolymer

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  • Moutoshi Chakraborty

    (Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (IBGE), Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, BSMRAU Road, Gazipur 1706, Bangladesh)

  • Mirza Hasanuzzaman

    (Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh)

  • Mahfuzur Rahman

    (Agriculture & Natural Resources, Extension Service, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV 26506, USA)

  • Md. Arifur Rahman Khan

    (Department of Agronomy, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur 1706, Bangladesh)

  • Pankaj Bhowmik

    (National Research Council of Canada, Saskatoon, SK S7N 0W9, Canada)

  • Nur Uddin Mahmud

    (Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (IBGE), Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, BSMRAU Road, Gazipur 1706, Bangladesh)

  • Mohsin Tanveer

    (Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, University of Tasmania Australia, Hobart 7005, Australia)

  • Tofazzal Islam

    (Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (IBGE), Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, BSMRAU Road, Gazipur 1706, Bangladesh)

Abstract

The chitosan (CHT) biopolymer is a de-acetylated chitin derivative that exists in the outer shell of shrimp, shellfish, lobster or crabs, as well as fungal cell walls. Because of its biodegradability, environmental non-toxicity, and biocompatibility, it is an ideal resource for sustainable agriculture. The CHT emerged as a promising agent used as a plant growth promoter and also as an antimicrobial agent. It induces plant growth by influencing plant physiological processes like nutrient uptake, cell division, cell elongation, enzymatic activation and synthesis of protein that can eventually lead to increased yield. It also acts as a catalyst to inhibit the growth of plant pathogens, and alter plant defense responses by triggering multiple useful metabolic pathways. This review emphasizes the role and mechanisms of CHT as a plant growth promoter and disease suppressor, and its future implications in agriculture.

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  • Moutoshi Chakraborty & Mirza Hasanuzzaman & Mahfuzur Rahman & Md. Arifur Rahman Khan & Pankaj Bhowmik & Nur Uddin Mahmud & Mohsin Tanveer & Tofazzal Islam, 2020. "Mechanism of Plant Growth Promotion and Disease Suppression by Chitosan Biopolymer," Agriculture, MDPI, vol. 10(12), pages 1-30, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jagris:v:10:y:2020:i:12:p:624-:d:460861
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    1. Yahya Faqir & Jiahua Ma & Yunlong Chai, 2021. "Chitosan in modern agriculture production," Plant, Soil and Environment, Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences, vol. 67(12), pages 679-699.
    2. Qiuping Wang & Haitao Li & Yang Lei & Yue Su & Youhua Long, 2022. "Chitosan as an Adjuvant to Improve Isopyrazam Azoxystrobin against Leaf Spot Disease of Kiwifruit and Enhance Its Photosynthesis, Quality, and Amino Acids," Agriculture, MDPI, vol. 12(3), pages 1-13, March.
    3. Domingo Cesar Carrascal-Hernández & Edwin Flórez-López & Yeimmy Peralta-Ruiz & Clemencia Chaves-López & Carlos David Grande-Tovar, 2022. "Eco-Friendly Biocontrol Strategies of Alternaria Phytopathogen Fungus: A Focus on Gene-Editing Techniques," Agriculture, MDPI, vol. 12(10), pages 1-23, October.

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