Review and Perspectives of the Use of Alginate as a Polymer Matrix for Microorganisms Applied in Agro-Industry

Review and Perspectives of the Use of Alginate as a Polymer Matrix for Microorganisms Applied in Agro-Industry

Alginate is a polysaccharide with the property of forming hydrogels, which is economic production, zero toxicity, and biocompatibility. In the agro-industry, alginate is used as a super absorbent polymer, coating seeds, fruits, and vegetables and as a carrier of bacteria and fungi as plant-growth pr...

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Main Authors: Betsie Martínez-Cano, Cristian Josué Mendoza-Meneses, Juan Fernando García-Trejo, Gonzalo Macías-Bobadilla, Humberto Aguirre-Becerra, Genaro Martín Soto-Zarazúa, Ana Angélica Feregrino-Pérez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-06-01
Series:Molecules
Subjects:
sodium alginate
coating
encapsulation
microorganisms
biocontrol
plant-growth promotion
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/27/13/4248

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