Silicon is known for mitigating the biotic and abiotic stresses of crop plants. Many studies
have proved beneficial effects of bulk silicon against biotic stresses in general and insect …

Environmental pollution is one of the greatest problems that the world is facing today, and it
is increasing with every passing year and causing grave and irreparable damage to the …

In the recent scenario of global warming and climate change, numerous biotic and abiotic
stresses inhibit crop growth and development and finally lead to reduced crop productivity …

Nanopesticides, particularly biosynthesized ones using organic reductants, hold great
promise as a cost-effective and eco-friendly alternative to chemical pesticides. However …

The present study was conducted to evaluate the insecticidal efficiency and safety of zinc
oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) and hydrophilic silica nanoparticles (SiO2 NPs) against …

The development of resistance in both stored grain and field insect pests to conventional
insecticides, coupled with increased consumer awareness of the consequences of their …

To date, control strategies used against insect pest species are based on synthetic
insecticide applications. In addition, the efficacy of these treatments could be decreased due …

Nanoagrochemicals have played a more and more important role in agriculture and food
industry, which is connected to the fact that nanotechnology is a rapidly expanding field that …

Silicon (Si) is the second most abundant element present in soil. Plants take up Si in the
form of monosilicic acid that plays a significant role in amelioration of different environmental …

Pest management researchers currently reappraise the use of inert dust-based insecticides
because of the growing problem of environmental pollution and increasing insect resistance …