µMicelle for the Treatment of Basal Stem Rot in Oil Palms 

Basal Stem Rot (BSR) is a critical disease affecting oil palm plantations, caused by the fungal pathogen Ganoderma boninense.

This disease spreads mainly through root-to-root contact, where the fungus invades healthy palms from infected neighbouring plants.

BSR leads to substantial yield losses and often results in the premature death of oil palms, making effective disease management crucial for the sustainability of palm production.

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µMicelle is a patent filed nano-encapsulation technology designed to transform hydrophobic fungicides into nanoscale particles through a simple mixing process. This technology enhances the movement of fungicides through the phloem to the roots, providing precise and targeted delivery to the infection sites and fungal spore entry points. µMicelle improves the
effectiveness of fungicide treatments, addressing the challenges of traditional chemical solutions that often struggle to reach the target areas.

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Benefits 

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• Precise targeting

  • Nano-sized particles ensure that the fungicide is delivered directly to the roots and infected areas.

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• Enhanced fungicide efficacy

  • µMicelle increases the absorption and effectiveness of fungicides, offering better control over BSR infections.

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• Simplified mixing

  • The easy mixing process transforms fungicides into nanoscale particles without complex procedures.

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• Longer protection

  • The technology provides sustained fungicide delivery, reducing the need for frequent applications.

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