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Method for determining the best hydrophilic-lipophilic balance (HLB) number for a compatible non-ionic surfactant in formulation development for aerial conidia of Metarhizium anisopliae (Hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae)

Abstract::
A direct dropping method was developed to determine the best hydrophilic-lipophilic balance number of Metarhizium anisopliae conidia at different water content levels during dehydration. Results showed the best HLB number of the tested M. anisopliae conidia was 8; dehydration did not change the best HLB number but significantly increased wetting time.
Author(s):
Jin, Xixuan , Ugine, Todd A. , Chen, Jian , Streett, A. Douglas
Subject(s):
Metarhizium anisopliae , biological control agents , entomopathogenic fungi , nonionic surfactants , conidia , pesticide formulations , microbial pesticides , water content , hydrophilic interactions , hydrophobicity , physicochemical properties , drying
Description:
Includes references
Source:
Biocontrol science and technology 2009, v. 19, no. 3-4
Language:
English
Year:
2009
Collection:
Journal Articles, USDA Authors, Peer-Reviewed
File:
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Rights:
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