Particle films: A new technology for agriculture

Abstract

This review brings together the historical and current literature related to the use of particle films in agriculture and analyses their present and future use in crop protection and production. Information is presented under the following headings: particle film technology for arthropod pest control; physiological and horticultural uses of particle films (effects on net gas exchange and productivity, reduction of UV damage and reduction of solar injury); disease control with mineral and particle film materials; and future uses of particle film technology in agriculture.