Nanoencapsulation of Antifungal Piper schlechtendalii Extract in Poly(lactide-co-glycolic) Acid to Enhance Photostability
Felipe Barrera Méndez,
Laura Stefany Licona Velázquez,
Diter Miranda Sánchez
et al.
Abstract:Abstract. Synthetic fungicides are used to control fungal diseases in plants, such as those caused by members of the Fusarium genus. Nonetheless, the over-application of synthetic formulations can generate other problems, like phytotoxicity, or the pollution of water and soil. In this context, botanical extracts with antifungal properties can represent an environmentally friendly alternative to control fungal infections. The application of natural products in the form of crude extracts still requires the incor… Show more
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