Encapsulation, release and insecticidal activity of Pongamia pinnata (L.) seed oil

Pongamia pinnata (L.) seed oil is effective for its insecticidal and larvicidal activities. However, its low aqueous solubility, high photosensitivity, and high volatility restrict its application for the control of agricultural pests. Encapsulation can be an effective technique to overcome such hin...

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Main Authors: Aloke Purkait, Ayan Mukherjee, Dipak Kumar Hazra, Kusal Roy, Pabitra Kumar Biswas, Ramen Kumar Kole
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-03-01
Series:Heliyon
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844021006605