Rhamnolipids have broad antimicrobial effects on bacteria and fungi, killing them or stopping their reproduction. We have also shown that rhamnolipids can minimize the attachment of various microorganisms onto surfaces (antifouling effect). More recently, rhamnolipids have been shown to stimulate plants' immunity against microbial infection. These three levels of actions - immunity stimulation, antifouling, and direct antimicrobial activity - make rhamnolipids a new and attractive group of biopesticide for crops. Rhamnolipids can be particularly useful for soybean production. The root rot caused by Phytophthora sojae is the number one disease of Ohio soybeans, and one of the most serious...
Further development of a bio-based "pesticide" called rhamnolipids to control Phytophthora root and stem rot.
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