ACS Nano,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
17(8), С. 7417 - 7430
Опубликована: Март 6, 2023
In
the
present
study
we
evaluate
effect
of
superparamagnetic
iron
oxide
nanoparticles
(SPIONs)
carrying
usnic
acid
(UA)
as
chemical
cargo
on
soil
microbial
community
in
a
dystrophic
red
latosol
(oxysol).
Herein,
500
ppm
UA
or
SPIONs-framework
were
diluted
sterile
ultrapure
deionized
water
and
applied
by
hand
sprayer
top
soil.
The
experiment
was
conducted
growth
chamber
at
25
°C,
with
relative
humidity
80%
16
h/8
h
light–dark
cycle
(600
lx
light
intensity)
for
30
days.
Sterile
used
negative
control;
uncapped
oleic
(OA)
capped
SPIONs
also
tested
to
assess
their
potential
effects.
Magnetic
nanostructures
synthesized
coprecipitation
method
characterized
scanning
transmission
electron
microscopy
(SEM
TEM),
X-ray
diffraction
(XRD),
Fourier-transform
infrared
spectroscopy
(FTIR),
zeta
potential,
hydrodynamic
diameter,
magnetic
measurements,
release
kinetics
cargo.
Uncapped
OA-capped
did
not
significantly
affect
community.
Our
results
showed
an
impairment
exposed
free
UA,
leading
general
decrease
effects
soil-based
parameters
when
bioactive
loaded
into
nanoscale
carrier.
Besides,
compared
control,
caused
significant
biomass
C
(39%),
activity
protease
(59%),
phosphatase
(23%)
enzymes,
respectively.
Free
reduced
eukaryotic
18S
rRNA
gene
abundance,
suggesting
major
impact
fungi.
findings
indicate
that
bioherbicide
nanocarriers
can
reduce
impacts
Therefore,
nanoenabled
biocides
may
improve
agricultural
productivity,
which
is
important
food
security
due
need
increasing
production.
Plants,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
12(2), С. 234 - 234
Опубликована: Янв. 4, 2023
Weeds
are
a
permanent
component
of
anthropogenic
ecosystems.
They
require
strict
control
to
avoid
the
accumulation
their
long-lasting
seeds
in
soil.
With
high
crop
infestation,
many
elements
production
technologies
(fertilization,
productive
varieties,
growth
stimulators,
etc.)
turn
out
be
practically
meaningless
due
yield
losses.
Intensive
use
chemical
herbicides
(CHs)
has
led
undesirable
consequences:
contamination
soil
and
wastewater,
residues
crop,
emergence
CH-resistant
populations
weeds.
In
this
regard,
development
environmentally
friendly
CHs
with
new
mechanisms
action
is
relevant.
The
natural
phytotoxins
plant
or
microbial
origin
may
explored
directly
herbicidal
formulations
(biorational
CHs)
indirectly
as
scaffolds
for
nature-derived
CHs.
This
review
considers
(1)
main
current
trends
that
important
enhancement
biorational
herbicides;
(2)
advances
practical
application
compounds
weed
control;
(3)
prototypes
synthetic
herbicides.
Some
modern
approaches,
such
computational
methods
virtual
screening
design
molecules,
formulations,
determination
molecular
targets,
stressed
crucial
make
exploration
more
effective.
Plant Nano Biology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
7, С. 100062 - 100062
Опубликована: Фев. 1, 2024
In
response
to
the
growing
worldwide
demand
for
enhanced
agricultural
output
and
sustainable
farming
practices,
nanopesticides
have
become
a
significant
area
of
investigation
in
research.
Importantly,
fate,
distribution,
efficacy
any
nanopesticide
is
linked
interfacial
attributes
dynamic
interactions
between
outer
surfaces
–
cuticle
plants
insects.
This
review
starts
with
an
outline
diverse
pathways
facilitating
accumulation
on
plant
cuticles,
including
their
eventual
transfer
cuticles
insect
pests.
Subsequently,
comprehensive
overview
provided
micro-
nano-scale
morphological
features
characteristic
along
implications
these
hold
various
nanopesticides.
The
then
focuses
mediated
through
cuticle.
Finally,
nanoscale
mechanistic
processes
are
discussed,
emphasis
aspects
such
as
wetting
dynamics,
critical
length
scales
(e.g.,
inter-crystal
spacing
waxes
surface
wavelengths),
interdigitation
molecular
adhesion
long-chain
macromolecular
nanocarriers.
Collectively,
elucidates
essential
governing
entities.
concluding
section
provides
prevailing
challenges
potential
avenues
understanding
transport
deposition
mechanisms
Plants,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
13(1), С. 109 - 109
Опубликована: Дек. 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
Environmental Science Nano,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
10(6), С. 1629 - 1643
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2023
This
study
reports
the
development
of
zein
nanoparticles
associated
with
herbicide
atrazine
and
pre-emergence
activity
this
formulation
against
a
target
non-target
plant,
its
soil
mobility
uptake/transport
in
plant
tissues.
