abstract |
Soil-applied controlled-release (CR) granules which can be obtained by depositing (i) a coating containing active ingredients and a coating polymer onto a solid carrier or (ii) an active ingredient to a carrier and then a coating polymer is applied, in a fluidized bed with a defined heat input adjusted to from 6000 to 25000 KJ/kg of coating polymer is disclosed. A method for producing the soil- applied controlled-release (CR) granules and a method for combating phytopathogenic fungi, undesirable vegetation growth or undesirable insect infestation and/or for regulating vegetation growth by means of the controlled- release soil-applies granules is also disclosed. |