ArticleJournal of nematology2025
Properties of Enhanced Calcium-alginate Beads as a Formulation for Disseminating the Entomopathogenic Nematodes
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- Harnessing entomopathogenic nematodes for sustainable pest management: mechanisms, challenges, and innovations.Frontiers in plant science · 2026Review
- Next-Generation Entomopathogenic Nematode Formulations: Advancing Sustainable Development.Current microbiology · 2025Review
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Abstract
Calcium alginate beads are one of the substrates used to formulate and store the infective juveniles (IJs) of entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs). Due to the sensitivity of EPNs to heat, cooling devices are needed to transfer them from the production site to the field or greenhouse. Therefore, it is important to develop a formulation that can be stored at room temperature. The hypothesis of this study was that nematodes formulated in alginate beads would be more stable at room temperature than in sterile water. To compare and select the optimal conditions, formulations were tested at two temperatures: 25 and 8 Celsius (ºC). The formulation included sodium alginate (1.5-1.75%), glycerin, nematode suspension in distilled water (~15,000 IJs), food coloring, and two proprietary water-absorbent compounds. The suspension was added to CaCl
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