Biorational Elicitors

Biorational Elicitors, refers to a range of chemicals such as botanical extracts, plants secondary metabolites, microbial products, which strengthens plant defence mechanisms. Their application triggers production of phenolic compounds, defense-related enzymes and other metabolites having a role in reducing damage by biotic agents like pests, fungal and bacterial pathogens. 

Being an alternative to conventional pesticides, they are adopted for integrated pest management programs. Use of such alternatives to conventional pesticides would lead to production of safe and healthy produce.