Chinese scientists gain new progress in original innovation of green pesticides

BEIJING -- Chinese scientists have developed the world's first original biopesticide molecule targeting chitin biological processes, making a significant advancement in the green development of the pesticide industry. These inhibitors are highly effective in preventing and controlling various major crop fungal diseases, said Yang Qing, a professor with the Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences. "The transition from original theoretical innovation to the industrialization of pesticide production represents a significant milestone, providing critical insights into molecular target structures that are essential for the development of green pesticides," said Qian Xuhong, an academician with the Chinese Academy of Engineering and president of East China Normal University. "Professor Yang's team has devoted over a decade to chitin-related biological research, successfully closing the loop from the molecular target discovery to the creation of novel pesticide molecules, setting a valuable precedent for the development of new pesticides," added Qian.