Plant Nutrition
N-Acetylglucosamine, as a novel plant immune inducer, offers several advantages such as lower molecular weight, better water solubility, and stronger biological activity. It has shown significant effects in disease resistance, increased crop yield, and reducing pesticide harm in economic crops like tea, fruits, and staple crops like rice. With the development of the organic fertilizer market, N-Acetylglucosamine, as a green, pollution-free, and environmentally friendly plant immune inducer, has contributed to the rapid expansion of the plant nutrition market.
Function Principles
(1) For tea and similar crops, N-Acetylglucosamine can increase the number of buds, leaf area, and leaf thickness. It also enhances the content of free amino acids, tea polyphenols, caffeine, and soluble sugars. This results in fuller leaves with a tender texture, leading to a fresher and more aromatic tea. Additionally, it boosts the immune function of tea plants and their ability to resist pests and diseases.
(2) In the case of fruits like strawberries, N-Acetylglucosamine can significantly increase the levels of polyphenols, anthocyanins, and sucrose in the fruit. This contributes to improved fruit appearance, antiviral properties, and enhanced sugar content.
(3) For staple crops like rice, N-Acetylglucosamine can regulate various physiological systems, including osmotic regulation, root systems, antioxidant systems, and endogenous abscisic acid metabolic pathways. This ultimately enhances the cold tolerance of rice seedlings when exposed to low-temperature stress.
