The present invention relates to an improved nitrification inhibitor composition and its use in agricultural applications.

The present invention relates to an improved nitrification inhibitor composition and its use in agricultural applications.

The present invention relates to an improved nitrification inhibitor composition and its use in agricultural applications.

Disclosed are: (a) controlled release matrix particles containing 10-70 wt. % of a hydrophobic active ingredient, 21-72 wt. % of a polysaccharide, 3.80-12 wt. % of a crosslinking agent, 1.00-6 wt. % of a catalyst and 0.10-5 wt. % of a silica flow aid; (b) controlled release core/shell particles containing 10-70 wt. % of a hydrophobic active ingredient, 1.0-3.2 wt. % of an epoxidized oil, 21-64 wt. % of a polysaccharide, 7.6-23% of an amine-functionality containing material, and 0.10-5 wt. % of a silica flow aid; and (c) hybrid particles wherein the core/shell particles are contained in a matrix. Also disclosed are methods for making the particles and compositions containing the particles.

The present invention relates to polymeric particles comprising a biodegradable polymer, and at least one microorganism in a total concentration of at least 10.sup.8 CFU/g dry weight that is stable for at least 35 weeks at 30° C. and optionally additional carriers and additives as well as to methods for producing polymeric particles and use thereof.

The present invention relates to polymeric particles comprising a biodegradable polymer, and at least one microorganism in a total concentration of at least 10.sup.8 CFU/g dry weight that is stable for at least 35 weeks at 30° C. and optionally additional carriers and additives as well as to methods for producing polymeric particles and use thereof.

The present invention relates to polymeric particles comprising a biodegradable polymer, and at least one microorganism in a total concentration of at least 10.sup.8 CFU/g dry weight that is stable for at least 35 weeks at 30° C. and optionally additional carriers and additives as well as to methods for producing polymeric particles and use thereof.

It is herewith provided a biocontrol composition comprising an intact minicell comprising a nucleic acid that targets a transcript encoding a polypeptide and a method for controlling pests and pathogens with novel systems and compositions to deliver RNA molecules to a subject.

It is herewith provided a biocontrol composition comprising an intact minicell comprising a nucleic acid that targets a transcript encoding a polypeptide and a method for controlling pests and pathogens with novel systems and compositions to deliver RNA molecules to a subject.

It is herewith provided a biocontrol composition comprising an intact minicell comprising a nucleic acid that targets a transcript encoding a polypeptide and a method for controlling pests and pathogens with novel systems and compositions to deliver RNA molecules to a subject.