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Technology of Formulation and Application

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Formulation of Microbial Biopesticides

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Formulation technology must be considered at all stages from production of an organism to its eventual action on the target. The method of production often dictates subsequent formulation activities, which in turn may lead to alterations being made in the production process. The range of organisms is given in Table1.1, section1.1.

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Jones, K.A., Burges, H.D. (1998). Technology of Formulation and Application. In: Burges, H.D. (eds) Formulation of Microbial Biopesticides. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-4926-6_2

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