Garlic and Allicin in Pest and Disease Control
by Mani Skaria, PhD Garlic has been used for thousands of years in traditional medicine and agriculture. But it’s not just old wives’ tales—modern science confirms what ancient wisdom suspected. This humble kitchen ingredient has significant power in sustainable horticulture. What is Allicin?When garlic is crushed or chopped, an enzymatic reaction occurs, producing a potent…
