| abstract |
The invention relates to compositions having the capacity to activate the natural defense mechanisms of plants against pathogenic microorganisms, especially fungal diseases, by means of the application of compositions based on natural carbohydrates. The composition comprises a combination of at least two natural carbohydrate derivatives selected from a group including cell wall polysaccharides, such as pectin; polysaccharides such as dextrin and exuded gums from plants such as gum tragacanth, xanthan gum, gum arabic, gum karaya or mastic gum. |