Tom Tucker 586
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Chitin*is a compound that makes up the shells of crustaceans/arthropods. Not only that, but chitin helps form the cell walls of fungi. And even more good news, it is a main component of the exoskeleton of insects. One thing you also need to be aware of is that it is found in the skin of worms.Chitosan*is a compound that is created from the breakdown of chitin.
Chitosan is the product that you may find most commercially available as both a plant growth regulator and a "no risk" systematic pesticide. Note: per my current understanding most chitosan is produced using a synthetic process on an organic product, thus is not truly organic. Not only that, but if you are using it to reverse an outbreak, it may not be the best option. I will share a better option in a minute.
Chitinase*is the naturally occurring enzyme that breaks chitin down into chitosan. I will repeat that point,*it is the central point you need to know in order to organically*reverse*a disease (and possibly even insect) outbreak*using chitin! Chitinase is the enzyme that breaks chitin down into chitosan. Some living organisms produce this chitinase enzyme. Most of these organisms are bacteria (and some fungi). Some plants even produce this enzyme in order to fight off disease (this is the "system" that we will use to model our pest control treatment). Anyways, many of the chitinase producing microorganisms are known crustacean pathogens. These organisms produce this enzyme so they can break down crustacean shells (in order to eat it, or get through it to invade the shellfish itself). While this may seem bad, it can be used to our organic advantage.
Chitosan is the product that you may find most commercially available as both a plant growth regulator and a "no risk" systematic pesticide. Note: per my current understanding most chitosan is produced using a synthetic process on an organic product, thus is not truly organic. Not only that, but if you are using it to reverse an outbreak, it may not be the best option. I will share a better option in a minute.
Chitinase*is the naturally occurring enzyme that breaks chitin down into chitosan. I will repeat that point,*it is the central point you need to know in order to organically*reverse*a disease (and possibly even insect) outbreak*using chitin! Chitinase is the enzyme that breaks chitin down into chitosan. Some living organisms produce this chitinase enzyme. Most of these organisms are bacteria (and some fungi). Some plants even produce this enzyme in order to fight off disease (this is the "system" that we will use to model our pest control treatment). Anyways, many of the chitinase producing microorganisms are known crustacean pathogens. These organisms produce this enzyme so they can break down crustacean shells (in order to eat it, or get through it to invade the shellfish itself). While this may seem bad, it can be used to our organic advantage.