Encapsulation of Bacillus subtilis in Chitosan Gel Beads for Eco-Friendly Crop Protection

Gels, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 11(4), С. 302 - 302

Опубликована: Апрель 19, 2025

Chitosan gel beads represent a promising biopolymer-based delivery system for encapsulating Bacillus subtilis, an effective biocontrol agent in sustainable agriculture. This study investigates the influence of chitosan molecular weight on bead structure, water retention, and swelling behavior, as well its impact viability antifungal activity encapsulated B. subtilis. The results demonstrate that provides protective microenvironment, enhancing microbial viability, promoting colonization, ensuring controlled release prolonged plant protection. Moreover, encapsulation within preserved bacterial during long-term storage up to 90 180 days. Additionally, biodegradable antimicrobial properties contribute pathogen suppression while supporting growth-promoting activities bioagent exhibited strong against Fusarium avenaceum Rhizoctonia solani, highlighting effectiveness this eco-friendly approach alternative chemical pesticides. These findings underscore potential chitosan-based formulations enhance efficacy bioinoculants, offering solution modern crop management.

Язык: Английский

Zinc-Chitosan Nanocomposites as Guardians against the Dreaded Phytopathogenic Fungus Macrophomina phaseolina in Vigna radiata L.

Plant Stress, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 15, С. 100710 - 100710

Опубликована: Дек. 16, 2024

Язык: Английский