Abstract: A lignin-based bioplastic material is disclosed including a lignin fraction and at least a biodegradable biopolymer, as well as processes for preparing the same and uses in agriculture. Also disclosed are items for agriculture at least partially made of the lignin-based bioplastic material, such as pots, pipes and mulch films.

Abstract: A crop defence composition comprising a metal complex and a derivative of C12-C24 fatty acid, as well as a process for preparing the same and uses for protecting crop against fungi, oomycetes and bacteria, are disclosed.

Abstract: The use of a lignin fraction as an anti-phytopathogenic agent, anti-phytopathogenic compositions comprising the same, as well as methods of protecting plants against phytopathogens, are disclosed.

Abstract: A composition is disclosed comprising a fungus of Trichoderma genus and a lignin fraction, as well as processes for preparing the same and uses as a plant growth and fruit production promoter in agriculture. In an additional aspect, an agro-chemical product is also disclosed comprising said composition and agro-chemical additives.

Abstract: An organic-inorganic hybrid material is disclosed comprising a metal compound and a lignin fraction, as well as processes for preparing the same and uses as an antimicrobial agent in agriculture, and in human and animal food industry.

Abstract: The use of a lignin fraction as a human and animal food supplement ingredient, as well as food supplements comprising the same, are disclosed.

Abstract: A continuous process is described for the one-pot synthesis of compounds, such as metal salts and metal complexes, as well as optionally for the protection of the compounds thus obtained by coating and/or impregnation with suitable compounds.

Abstract: The use of a lignin fraction as an anti-phytopathogenic agent, anti-phytopathogenic compositions comprising the same, as well as methods of protecting plants against phytopathogens, are disclosed.

Abstract: A crop defence composition comprising a metal complex and a derivative of C12-C24 fatty acid, as well as a process for preparing the same and uses for protecting crop against fungi, oomycetes and bacteria, are disclosed.

Abstract: Compounds are described which are derivatives of essential oils, functionalized in order to improve their antibacterial, antiprotozoal and antiviral activity, reduce their volatility and modify their solubility in certain solvents, particularly water. Additionally, also the palatability has been significantly improved with respect to the starting essential oils. These compounds are designed 5 to be used as food ingredients in food products for nutritional purposes and extra-nutritional (as prebiotics) purposes, in both human and animal feed industries, even if these compounds can be successfully used also in cosmetics, detergents and for the control of the microbial load in general.

Abstract: A continuous process is described for the one-pot synthesis of compounds, such as metal salts and metal complexes, as well as optionally for the protection of the compounds thus obtained by coating and/or impregnation with suitable compounds.

Abstract: A process is described for the preparation of a composition comprising a metal complex in an oily organic matrix, the latter being at the same time able to promote the formation of the complex. Said process also envisages that the complex, once formed, is not separated from said oily organic matrix, but the resulting composition is used as such, as having observed that the performances of the complex present therein is thus improved.

Abstract: A process is described for the preparation of a composition comprising a metal complex in an oily organic matrix, the latter being at the same time able to promote the formation of the complex. Said process also envisages that the complex, once formed, is not separated from said oily organic matrix, but the resulting composition is used as such, as having observed that the performances of the complex present therein is thus improved.