Function :Carbon source for microbes; supports microbial growth and stability in biofertilizers
Function :Liquid carbohydrate source; aids microbial activity; used in fermentation for agricultural inputs
Function :Film-forming and gelling for slow-release fertilizers; biodegradable coating agent
Function :Binder, carrier, or thickener for granular or sprayable agrochemical formulations
Function :Carbon source for microbial inoculants in coatings; supports germination-promoting microbes
Function :Carbohydrate matrix for coating slurry; binds nutrients or microbial inoculants
Function :Film-forming and gelling for uniform coating; encapsulates nutrients, bioagents, or pesticides
Function :Binder/adhesive for uniform seed coating