Twin-screw extrusion of 'Pesta'-encapsulated biocontrol agents

World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology

Volumn 13, Issue 6, 1997, Pages 671-676

  Daigle, D J ^a   Connick Jr , W J ^a   Boyette, C D ^b   Lovisa, M P ^a   Williams, K S ^a   Watson, M ^a  

^a SOUTHERN REGIONAL RESEARCH CENTER   (United States)

^b AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE   (United States)

Author keywords

Aflatoxin; Alternaria conjuncta infectoria; Aspergillus flavus; Aspergillus parasiticus; Biocompetition; Colletotrichum truncatum; Encapsulation; Extrusion; Formulation; Hemp sesbania; Pasta; Twin screw extrusion; Weed control; Wheat flour

Indexed keywords

EID: 0031434729     PISSN: 09593993     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1023/A:1018523005638     Document Type: Article

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