Freeze-drying of Beauveria bassiana suspended in Hydroxyethyl cellulose based hydrogel as possible method for storage: Evaluation of survival, growth and stability of conidial concentration before and after processing
Beauveria bassiana (Bb) is an entomopathogenic fungus considered as a valid alternative to chemical pesticides. However, Bb use is still limited due to short storage period and persistence in field conditions. Storage can be extended by reducing water content in products but an excessive drying can...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2021-12-01
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Series: | Results in Engineering |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590123021000840 |