Nanotechnology system for agricultural applications
AssigneeNorth Carolina State University
InventorsSteven A. Lommel, Julie Willoughby, Richard Guenther
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Abstract
A first aspect of the invention is an agricultural composition comprising nanoparticles, an agrochemical active ingredient in the nanoparticles, and optionally (but in some embodiments preferably) a carrier for the nanoparticles. In some embodiments, the nanoparticles are viral particles or capsids, particularly plant viral particles or capsids. In some embodiments, the carrier comprises an inert or biodegradable carrier (e.g., a solid carrier) to which the nanoparticles are bound or in which the nanoparticles are suspended. In some embodiments, the carrier comprises inert or biodegradable polymer fibers.
Claims26
An agricultural composition comprising:
- hollow nanoparticles having an encapsulating coat or shell comprising a biodegradable polymer;
- a carrier comprising inert or biodegradable, woven or nonwoven fibers to which said nanoparticles are bound or in which said nanoparticles are suspended;
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- an agrochemical active ingredient in said nanoparticles.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.