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MICROCAPSULES FORMULATIONS FOR FUNCTIONAL FOOD PRODUCTION

The use of agrochemicals in agriculture had substantial repercussions for the environment, food security as well as human health because some of them are persistent organic pollutants. To diminish the overall exposure to agrochemicals that may end up in the environment, the worldwide intention is the restriction of their use and application of environmentally friendly systems like biofertilizers and/or biopesticides (pesticides derived from natural materials). Biofertilizer formulations usually contain a living microorganism (bacteria, fungi) and a suitable carrier together with additives. Efficient formulation demands a carrier material which must preserve or maintain living organisms in a viable condition during storage and transport as well as must keep its functional properties after application. Encapsulation in microparticles (microspheres/microcapsules) is an advanced technology which is superior to other formulations in terms of living organism protection from the environment, improvement of their viability and possibility of controlled release into the field. Trends of encapsulation in agriculture are focused on the preparation and application of microparticle formulations involving biological and chemical agents on different plant cultures during the proces of functional and healthier food production The investigation pointed out that proper selection of formulation variables helps in designing microparticles with the controlled release of biofertilizer and micro- and macronutrients for plant protection and nutrition (1, 2). Functional foods are ingredients that offer health benefits that extend beyond their nutritional value. Some types contain supplements or other additional ingredients designed to improve human helath and life.

agriculture, encapsulation, plant protection, plant nutrition, functional food, bioactive compounds, secondary plant metabolites

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