Author(s): ASSALIN, M. R.; FAZOLIN, M.; FORIN, M. R.; TASIC, L.

Summary: Abstract: Plant essential oils have been recognized as important natural resources for prospecting new biopesticides. Piper aduncum, an abundant plant in the Amazon region, displays insecticidal and fungicidal properties. In this study, nanoformulations containing the essential oil of Piper aduncum were prepared using two protocols: poly (?- caprolactone) (PCL) containing Tween 80 as a stabilizer, and Zein protein using Pluronic (poloxamer) copolymer as a stabilizer. The PCL encapsulation approach proved to be a successful strategy for use as a nanocarrier of active compounds for agricultural applications. It can contribute to more effective and environmentally friendly pest management in agricultural systems.

Publication year: 2023

Types of publication: Abstract in annals or event proceedings

Unit: Embrapa Environment

Keywords: Aceites esenciales, Beans, Biopesticida, Botanical insecticides, Essential oils, Feijão, Formulação, Frijoles, Germinación de las semillas, Germinação, Insecticidas botánicos, Inseticida de Origem Vegetal, Nanocapsules, Nanocápsulas, Phaseolus Vulgaris, Pimenta Longa, Pimenta de Macaco, Piper aduncum, Piperaceae, Seed germination, Tratamento de Semente, Óleo Essencial