BIODEGRADABLE POLYESTER CAPSULES COMPRISING AN AQUEOUS CORE AND A PESTICIDE

    公开(公告)号:US20210100240A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-04-08

    申请号:US16071608

    申请日:2017-01-17

    Applicant: BASF SE

    Abstract: Microcapsules including a capsule shell and a capsule core are disclosed, as well as plant propagation materials including the microcapsules and a process for manufacturing the microcapsules. The capsule shell includes a polyester, and the capsule core includes a water-soluble pesticide and at least 10 wt % of water based on a total weight of the capsule core. A method for controlling undesired insect or mite attack, harmful fungi, and/or undesired vegetation, and/or for regulating the growth of crop plants is also disclosed, wherein the method includes application of the microcapsules. A method of using of the microcapsules to reduce volatility or leaching behavior of the pesticide is also disclosed.

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