Abstract
The University of Central Florida invention is a novel non-phytotoxic zinc sulfide (ZnS) nanoparticle-based adjuvant that demonstrates improved rainfastness and sustained release of streptomycin. Recently, streptomycin sulfate (65.8 percent active ingredient) has been labeled for suppression of Huanglongbing in Florida. The active ingredient is water-soluble and therefore suffers from poor rainfastness after foliar application. Due to high polarity, the uptake and mobility of streptomycin sulfate through the phloem vascular system is limited. Furthermore, streptomycin is prone to UV degradation when exposed to direct sunlight. The UCF adjuvant offers a solution to improve rainfastness, UV stability and vascular mobility.
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