She also exposed the spores to benomyl, a chemical registered for use on soybeans to control fungus diseases. |
Scientists tested benomyl on rats and discovered that a 'high' proportion of the chemical was drawn to the eyes. |
A scientist from Brazil, found that weekly sprays of milk controlled powdery mildew in zucchini just as effectively as synthetic fungicides such as fenarimol or benomyl. |
In 1993 he campaigned on behalf of babies born without eyes, often in rural areas where the fungicide benomyl was used. |
Since 1971, black spot of citrus has been controlled in South Africa by a single application of benomyl but recently in orchards of orange cv. |
Few fungicides are registered for controlling the disease, and benomyl is the most effective one yet tested. |