Abstract: The invention relates to a composition and method of manufacture including a substrate coated with a biopolymer and aqueous biological gel and subsequently coated with at least one desiccation agent. The resulting composition is dry to touch, has a low water activity and stabilises the biological material for storage over at least one month at ambient temperatures.

Abstract: The invention relates to a storage stable composition and method of manufacture containing a biological material, oil and a biopolymer which has a water activity of less than 0.5. The biological material in the composition attains significant stability and resistance to temperature, humidity and oxygen degradation. Advantages from the invention include the ability to stabilise, further process, store and then release the probiotic bacteria at a later date and retain viability. In addition the composition and method is more practical for producing and marketing of biological materials including probiotic material as it is simple, has low energy requirements and the resulting product is easy to incorporate in formulations and foods.

Abstract: A composition and methods of production are described including fungal material, a solid substrate and a biopolymer composition. The composition is described as being stable when stored for at least 7 months and also reduces dust losses normally attributed to fungal compositions. Uses are described for the composition including pest and weed treatments.