Plants,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(1), P. 109 - 109
Published: Dec. 29, 2023
This
review
delves
into
the
mesmerizing
technology
of
nano-agrochemicals,
specifically
pesticides
and
herbicides,
their
potential
to
aid
in
achievement
UN
SDG
17,
which
aims
reduce
hunger
poverty
globally.
The
global
market
for
conventional
herbicides
is
expected
reach
USD
82.9
billion
by
2027,
growing
2.7%
annually,
with
North
America,
Europe,
Asia–Pacific
region
being
biggest
markets.
However,
extensive
use
chemical
has
proven
adverse
effects
on
human
health
as
well
ecosystem.
Therefore,
efficacy,
mechanisms,
environmental
impacts
require
sustainable
alternatives
effective
pest
management.
Undoubtedly,
nano-agrochemicals
have
completely
transform
agriculture
increasing
crop
yields
reduced
contamination.
present
discusses
effectiveness
impact
nanopesticides
promising
strategies
agriculture.
It
provides
a
concise
overview
green
nano-agrochemical
synthesis
agricultural
applications,
efficacy
against
pests
including
insects
weeds.
Nano-agrochemical
are
investigated
due
unique
size
exceptional
performance
advantages
over
ones.
Here,
we
focused
risks
current
state
emphasizing
need
further
investigations.
also
draws
attention
agriculturists
stakeholders
trends
nanomaterial
especially
reducing
plant
diseases
pests.
A
discussion
pros
cons
paramount
application
Analytical Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
96(21), P. 8221 - 8233
Published: May 13, 2024
Compared
with
traditional
"lock–key
mode"
biosensors,
a
sensor
array
consists
of
series
sensing
elements
based
on
intermolecular
interactions
(typically
hydrogen
bonds,
van
der
Waals
forces,
and
electrostatic
interactions).
At
the
same
time,
arrays
also
have
advantages
fast
response,
high
sensitivity,
low
energy
consumption,
cost,
rich
output
signals,
imageability,
which
attracted
widespread
attention
from
researchers.
Nanozymes
are
nanomaterials
own
enzyme-like
properties.
Because
adjustable
activity,
stability,
cost
effectiveness
nanozymes,
they
potential
candidates
for
construction
to
different
signals
analytes
through
chemoresponse
colorants,
solves
shortcomings
sensors
that
cannot
support
multiple
detection
lack
universality.
Recently,
nanozymes
as
nonspecific
recognition
receptors
has
much
more
researchers
been
applied
precise
proteins,
bacteria,
heavy
metals.
In
this
perspective,
is
given
regulation
their
activity.
Particularly,
building
principles
methods
analyzed,
applications
summarized.
Finally,
approaches
overcome
challenges
perspectives
presented
analyzed
facilitating
further
research
development
nanozyme
arrays.
This
perspective
should
be
helpful
gaining
insight
into
ideas
within
field
Scientifica,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2024, P. 1 - 12
Published: Feb. 28, 2024
These
days,
two
important
issues
are
causing
concern
in
the
global
community:
alarmingly
growing
trend
of
human
population
and
issue
food
security.
To
this
end,
people
around
world
have
been
searching
for
solutions
that
could
feed
needy
a
sustainable
way.
In
response
to
urgent
call,
scientists
from
started
working
on
increasing
crop
production
productivity
by
controlling
pathogens
harm
crops.
Synthetic
fungicides
use
diseases
several
decades,
but
later,
due
evidenced
side
effects
fungicides,
there
attempts
shift
towards
less
cost-effective
eco-friendly
method
diseases,
so
far,
many
remarkable
results
achieved.
However,
effective
shorter
shelf
life
microbial
biofungicides,
as
well
accessibility
these
biofungicides
growers
world,
it
became
difficult
remove
totally
market.
minimize
problem,
researchers
suggested
an
integrated
approach:
combination
with
reduced
dose
synthetic
fungicides.
Hence,
review
explored
status
merits
demerits
compared
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Dec. 12, 2023
Addressing
the
pressing
issues
of
increased
food
demand,
declining
crop
productivity
under
varying
agroclimatic
conditions,
and
deteriorating
soil
health
resulting
from
overuse
agricultural
chemicals,
requires
innovative
effective
strategies
for
present
era.
Microbial
bioformulation
technology
is
a
revolutionary,
eco-friendly
alternative
to
agrochemicals
that
paves
way
sustainable
agriculture.
This
harnesses
power
potential
microbial
strains
their
cell-free
filtrate
possessing
specific
properties,
such
as
phosphorus,
potassium,
zinc
solubilization,
nitrogen
fixation,
siderophore
production,
pathogen
protection.
The
application
bioformulations
offers
several
remarkable
advantages,
including
its
nature,
plant
probiotic
long-term
viability,
positioning
it
promising
future
To
maintain
survival
viability
strains,
diverse
carrier
materials
are
employed
provide
essential
nourishment
support.
Various
with
unique
pros
cons
available,
choosing
most
appropriate
one
key
consideration,
substantially
extends
shelf
life
cells
maintains
overall
quality
bioinoculants.
An
exemplary
modern
involves
immobilizing
utilizing
filters
preserve
efficacy
bioinoculants,
showcasing
cutting-edge
progress
in
this
field.
Moreover,
delivery
fields
another
critical
aspect
improve
efficiency.
Proper
suitable
formulations
boost
fertility,
soil’s
ecology,
enhance
nutrition,
support
physiological
biochemical
processes,
leading
yields
manner
while
reducing
reliance
on
expensive
toxic
agrochemicals.
manuscript
centers
exploring
materials,
providing
insights
into
selection
criteria,
development
process
bioformulations,
precautions,
best
practices
various
lands.
promoting
growth
defense
against
pathogens
diseases,
addressing
biosafety
concerns,
also
focal
point
study.
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
71(46), P. 17584 - 17596
Published: Nov. 8, 2023
Postharvest
diseases
caused
by
fungal
pathogens
are
significant
contributors
to
the
postharvest
losses
of
fruits.
Moreover,
some
produce
mycotoxins,
which
further
compromise
safety
and
quality
In
this
review,
potential
biotechnological
biocontrol
approaches
for
mitigating
mycotoxins
in
fruits
is
explored.
The
review
begins
discussing
impact
on
fruit
losses.
Next,
it
provides
an
overview
major
pathogens.
Subsequently,
delves
into
role
controlling
these
diseases.
also
explored
application
agents,
such
as
antagonistic
yeasts,
bacteria,
fungi,
can
suppress
pathogen
growth.
Furthermore,
future
trends
challenges
two
discussed
detail.
Overall,
provide
insights
promising
strategies
managing
