1Centre for Multidisciplinary Research, Anurag University, Hyderabad - 500 088, Telangana, India, Orcid Id : 0009-0007-1580-465X
2Quantum University Research Center, Quantum University, Roorkee - 247 667, Uttarakhand, India, Orcid Id : 0009-0001-5904-2139
3Centre of Research Impact and Outcome, Chitkara University, Rajpura - 140 417, Punjab, India, Orcid Id : https://orcid.org/0009-0005-7895-8133
4Chitkara Centre for Research and Development, Chitkara University, Solan - 174 103, Himachal Pradesh, India, Orcid Id : https://orcid.org/0009-0004-8470-9240
Department of Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar -751 030, Odisha, India
*Corresponding authors' E-mail : poonampreetipradhan@soa.ac.in, Orcid Id: 0000-0002-6759-5841
Online published on 24 March, 2025.
Encapsulation strategies have emerged as a promising method to optimize pesticide formulations by allowing controlled release, improving efficacy, and lowering environmental effect. This presentation explores the software of encapsulation technologies, inclusive of the use of biodegradable materials inclusive of chitosan, to enhance the stability and activity of pesticides. Outcomes show that encapsulated formulations can extend the life of pesticides that is up to threefold, align release of active principle with pest existence cycles, and decrease pesticide residues in water our bodies. Moreover, encapsulation complements the compatibility of pesticides with pest management (IPM) techniques, notably enhancing pest control results. Regardless of challenges inclusive of manufacturing charges and regulatory complexities, Encapsulation techniques provide a pathway to extra sustainable agricultural practices.
Agriculture, Biodegradability, Controlled-release, Microencapsulation, Nanoencapsulation, Optimization, Pesticides formulation, Sustainability
