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Nanopesticides have been shown to be a promising tool for the development of sustainable
and precision agriculture; however, how and why can they improve the efficiency of active
ingredients in the environment? Are nanopesticides environmentally safe? Nowadays, such
questions are difficult to define but current research trends and gaps have been helped us to
move toward some answers. Understanding the mode of action of nanopesticides and their
potential impacts on human and environmental health is crucial for predicting their safety for …