Nano/microencapsulation of plant biocontrol agents by chitosan, alginate, and other important biopolymers as a novel strategy for alleviating plant biotic stresses

RS Riseh, M Hassanisaadi, M Vatankhah… - International Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Biological biocides have the potential to reduce plant biotic stresses and boost
development, but they tend to be unstable and degrade quickly. BCAs inhibit plant diseases …

A review on seaweeds and seaweed-derived polysaccharides: Nutrition, chemistry, bioactivities, and applications

C Xie, ZJ Lee, S Ye, CJ Barrow… - Food Reviews …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
In recent studies, marine macroalgae (seaweeds) have been highlighted as excellent
sources of acquiring many bioactive polymers and metabolites with vast chemical and …

[HTML][HTML] Advances in biopolymeric nanopesticides: A new eco-friendly/eco-protective perspective in precision agriculture

R Kumar, N Kumar, VD Rajput, S Mandzhieva… - Nanomaterials, 2022 - mdpi.com
Pesticides are essential to contemporary agriculture and are required to safeguard plants
from hazardous pests, diseases, and weeds. In addition to harming the environment …

[HTML][HTML] Toxicity Assessment and Control of Early Blight and Stem Rot of Solanum tuberosum L. by Mancozeb-Loaded Chitosan–Gum Acacia Nanocomposites

R Kumar, JS Duhan, A Manuja, P Kaur, B Kumar… - Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Biopolymers such as chitosan and gum acacia are used for nanotechnological applications
due to their biosafety and ecofriendly nature. The commercial fungicide mancozeb (M) was …

Nanobiochar: soil and plant interactions and their implications for sustainable agriculture

B Brar, BS Saharan, CS Seth, A Kamboj, K Bala… - Biocatalysis and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Biochar, a carbon black substance with immense value, has been utilized since the Pre-
Columbian Era to enhance soil fertility and support crop growth. Modern society has …

Biological Activities of Carrageenan from Red Algae: a Mini Review

S Udayakumar, A Girigoswami… - Current Pharmacology …, 2024 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review Marine sources play a major role in producing structurally
distinct environmental products, and one such potential marine source is algae. Among …

[HTML][HTML] Evaluation of cytotoxicity, release behavior and phytopathogens control by Mancozeb-Loaded Guar Gum nanoemulsions for sustainable agriculture

R Kumar, M Nehra, D Kumar, BS Saharan… - Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Chemical fungicides are the backbone of modern agriculture, but an alternative formulation
is necessary for sustainable crop production to address human health issues and soil/water …

[HTML][HTML] Silver nanoparticles synthesized by the heavy metal resistant strain Amycolatopsis tucumanensis and its application in controlling red strip disease in …

DS Guerrero, RP Bertani, A Ledesma… - Heliyon, 2022 - cell.com
The production of bioethanol and sugar from sugarcane is an important economic activity in
several countries. Sugarcane is susceptible to different phytopathogens. Over the last years …

Nanotechnology-driven improvisation of red algae-derived carrageenan for industrial and bio-medical applications

J James, M Verma, N Sharma - World Journal of Microbiology and …, 2024 - Springer
Algae biomass has been recognized as feedstock with diverse application including
production of biofuel, biofertilizer, animal feed, wastewater treatment and bioremediation. In …

[HTML][HTML] Green synthesized metal nanoparticles as an ecofriendly measure for plant growth stimulation and disease resistance

SLR Begum, NU Jayawardana - Plant Nano Biology, 2023 - Elsevier
Nanotechnology, as an advanced technology plays a vital role in various aspects of plants.
In recent past, nanoparticles synthesized via biological routes received attention than that of …