Rhamnolipids have been described as an effective way to kill zoospores in solution. \u00a0Yet, zoospores are commonly associated with plant pathogens and are normally found in wet soil. \u00a0The interaction between the soil and rhamnolipid is a critical factor to establishing the effectiveness and dosing required\u00a0to prevent plant-fungal attack and spread.<\/p>\n
In this article, Dr.\u00a0Dashtbozorg, J.\u00a0Kohl, and Dr.\u00a0Ju discuss the interactions between\u00a0rhamnolipid\u00a0and\u00a0soil. \u00a0Eight (8) different rhamnolipid structures were tested at pH 4.5 and 6.5. \u00a0Lower pH favored rhl-soil adsorption. \u00a0It was found that less hydrophobic rhamnolipid forms preferentially adsorbed onto the soil. \u00a0A complete description of the Freundlich isotherm fitting, HPLC-MS-ELSD methods, and aggregate formation can be found in the full article in the \u00a0Journal of Agricultural and\u00a0Food Chemistry.\u00a0<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Rhamnolipids have been described as an effective way to kill zoospores in solution. \u00a0Yet, zoospores are commonly associated with plant pathogens and are normally found in wet soil. \u00a0The interaction between the soil and rhamnolipid is a critical factor to establishing the effectiveness and dosing required\u00a0to prevent plant-fungal attack and \u2026<\/p>\n