How does solubilisation of plant waxes into nonionic surfactant micelles affect pesticide release?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2019.08.098
Abstract: HYPOTHESIS Nonionic surfactants are used as adjuvants in agri-sprays to stabilise pesticides, but what happens when pesticide-loaded micelles are brought into direct contact with plant leaves? As pesticide solubilisation dehydrates the micellar shell and increases… read more here.
Keywords: solubilisation; pesticide; plant waxes; pesticide release ... See more keywords
Tropical soil profiles reveal the fate of plant wax biomarkers during soil storage
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DOI: 10.1016/j.orggeochem.2018.12.011
Abstract: Abstract The waxy coating that protects the leaves and other soft tissues of plants includes n-alkane and n-alkanoic acid compounds that are commonly used as biomarkers to reconstruct past environment. Plant waxes have geological relevance… read more here.
Keywords: plant waxes; soil profiles; plant; plant wax ... See more keywords
Application of Plant Waxes in Edible Coatings
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DOI: 10.3390/coatings13050911
Abstract: The aim of the paper is to present edible coatings based on lipids and their application in the food industry. Therefore, this paper discusses the following: different types of plant waxes; the need for plant… read more here.
Keywords: plant waxes; coatings based; application; waxes edible ... See more keywords