Researchers have used a biopolymer to encapsulate and extend the storage life and release rate of a bioinsecticidal fungus. The study is published in ACS Omega. The goal is to extend the shelf life of Beauveria bassiana, a fungus widely used as a bioinsecticide on various agricultural crops.
Source: [Phys.org](https://phys.org/news/2026-06-biopolymer-beads-fungus-bioinsecticide-shelf.html)