Pesticides are made from a variety of spices

Group of scientists from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) announced on February 8 that it has successfully prepared a bio-pesticide from chili, garlic, onion and many spices available in the country. This is Central America.

According to Professor Ofelia Grajales Muñiz, head of the microbiological research group at UNAM University, the composition is particularly effective in controlling brown plant hopper, white fly, fungus and plague epidemics.

Not only that, this pesticide has a much lower cost than existing pesticides on the market. It is expected that in the coming time, this product will be launched in the domestic market.

The initial success of UNAM's scientific research program is not only economically meaningful but also of great value in environmental protection and food hygiene and safety - the relationship Top minds in the world.

The team is also currently testing a number of other substances from lemons and eucalyptus trees as part of the Agrochemical Replacement Project.