abstract |
The present invention provides compositions of microencapsulated bio-fungicides comprising an essential oil and/or its constituent encapsulated within a polymer; wherein the polymer is a biopolymer comprising gum arabic and maldodextrin in a ratio of 1:10 to 10:1, wherein loading of carvacrol in the microcapsule is in the range of 20% to 60% by weight of the composition. More particularly, the present invention relates to a biodegradable fungicide composition, a process for preparation and a method of controlling fungi with said composition. |