Utilization of the fermentation residues of validamycin as a potential platform for seed treatment.

ABSTRACT: Seed coating is a versatile means to control crop pests and diseases, which can effectively reduce pesticide quantity and improve pesticide efficacy. Herein, 6% tebuconazole flowable concentrate for seed treatment (FS) was prepared by using the validamycin fermentation residue (VFR) as a pesticide carrier. Then, the effects of the VFR and dispersants on the physicochemical properties of the FS were systematically evaluated. Moreover, the germination rate and antibacterial performance of wheat seeds coated with FS were investigated through a bioactivity experiment. The experimental results show that the FS prepared by VFR, dispersant SD-816 and NNO exhibits superior suspension stability. The suspension rates at 1 h and 24 h are 99.78% and 95.11% respectively. Furthermore, the viscosity of t

SUBMITTER: Zhang B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9078719 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature