Controlled release of Pantoea agglomerans E325 for biocontrol of fire blight disease of apple

Cell encapsulation: technical and clinical advances

“…Either with flowfocusing systems (a technology whose aim is the production of drops or bubbles by straightforward hydrodynamic means [36]) or with a microfluidic-based electrospray [37], structured capsules with individually incorporated components can be constructed that give investigators the option of encapsulating different molecules and/or cells into spatially separated compartments within the same particle. Regardless of the encapsulation technology used, coaxial flows have been harnessed to simultaneously produce bilayers in 'core-shell' microcapsules [38][39][40]. Such a strategy is being used, for example, to form cell spheroids or to avoid the exposition of enclosed cells in the particle surface.…”

Advantages of inoculation with immobilized rhizobacteria versus amendment with olive-mill waste in the afforestation of a semiarid area with Pinus halepensis Mill

“…This unpredictability of the success of PGPR inoculation of plants is due mainly to the quality of the inoculant formulations containing effective rhizobacterial strains, which determines the success or failure of plant growth promotion. Immobilization of microbial inoculants has been used to enhance their effectiveness, by providing nutrients and protection from desiccation (Kim et al, 2012). The success of microbial inoculants introduced into soil requires that an adequate number of bacteria reach suitable habitats where they can survive (Heijnen and Van-Veen, 1991).…”

Effect of immobilized phosphate solubilizing bacteria on wheat growth and phosphate uptake

“…The principle of immobilization of rhizobacteria is to protect the microorganisms introduced to soil and to ensure a gradual and prolonged release (Kim et al, 2012;John et al, 2011). The degradation rate of the encapsulation matrix used will direct relation to the biological activity of the microorganisms.…”