Development of melamine-formaldehyde resin microcapsules with low formaldehyde emission suited for seed treatment

- Melamine-formaldehyde microcapsules were prepared by in situ polymerization.
- Formaldehyde released from microcapsule walls inhibits seedling emergence.
- Melamine is an effective scavenger for capturing formaldehyde.
- Microencapsulation can improve the efficacy of insecticides against white grubs.