Agricultural Fungicide Kasugamycin Agrochemical Pesticide Kasugamycin

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Product Description

📋 Basic Information
Model NO.
XMHT-Kasugamycin
Certification
GMP, HSE, ISO 9001, USP, BP
State
Powder
Purity
>99%
Appearance
White Powder
Grade
Agricultural Grade
CAS No
19408-46-9
MW
379.366
Production Capacity
5000kg/Month
Kasugamycin Overview
🔬 Product Description
Kasugamycin is a unique aminoglycoside antibiotic with a highly specific mechanism of action that distinguishes it from most other members of its class. Its primary and most significant mode of action is the selective inhibition of protein synthesis at the initiation stage in prokaryotes. It specifically binds to the 30S subunit at a site that overlaps with the mRNA binding channel, thereby preventing the formation of a functional initiation complex.
📑 Product Details
Product NameKasugamycin
AppearanceWhite Powder
CAS6980-18-3
MFC14H25N3O9
MW379.36
🚀 Application & Function

A major domain of kasugamycin research is its historical and ongoing role in plant pathology and sustainable agriculture. It was developed as a key agent against the rice blast fungus Magnaporthe oryzae, one of the most devastating plant diseases globally.

In bacterial genetics and molecular biology, kasugamycin serves as a vital selective agent and a probe for studying ribosome heterogeneity and bacterial stress adaptation. It is notably used in plasmid biology to select for or against certain vectors.

📊 Specification

Frequently Asked Questions

❓ What is the primary use of Kasugamycin?
It is primarily used as an agricultural fungicide to control diseases like rice blast and various bacterial plant pathogens.
❓ What is the purity level of your Kasugamycin powder?
Our Kasugamycin carries a high purity level of over 99%, tested via HPLC method.
❓ How does Kasugamycin work?
It functions by selectively inhibiting protein synthesis at the initiation stage in prokaryotes, distinguishing it from other aminoglycosides.
❓ Is it suitable for all plant types?
It is highly effective against specific pathogens while remaining relatively non-toxic to crop plants like rice.
❓ What is the appearance and storage state?
It is provided as a fine white powder and should be stored according to standard agricultural chemical safety guidelines.

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