Due to their unique characteristics, nanoparticles are increasingly used in agricultural
production through foliage spraying and soil application. The use of nanoparticles can …

Plants are very often confronted by different heavy metal (HM) stressors that adversely
impair their growth and productivity. Among HMs, chromium (Cr) is one of the most prevalent …

To meet the increasing demand for food, pesticides must be overused to protect crops from
pests and diseases. However, the chronic use of excessive pesticides poses a risk to human …

Rice production is severely affected by the bacterial pathogen, Xanthomonas oryzae pv.
oryzae (Xoo), which causes bacterial leaf blight (BLB) disease. Nano-enabled strategies …

Novel green technology RNA pesticide has been put forward as a promising method for
plant protection, but the instability and short life disadvantage of double-stranded RNA …

At present, it is highly important to develop a simple and compatible nano delivery system for
pesticides for foliar application, which can improve their insecticidal efficacy and resistance …

Effective pest management for enhanced crop output is one of the primary goals of
establishing sustainable agricultural practices in the world. Pesticides are critical in …

One of the biggest challenges to be addressed in world agriculture is low nitrogen (N) use
efficiency (< 40%). To address this issue, researchers have repeatedly underlined the need …

Devastating plant diseases and soil depletion rationalize an extensive use of agrochemicals
to secure the food production worldwide. The sustained release of fertilizers and pesticides …

Scarcity of natural resources, shifting demographics, climate change, and increasing waste
are four major challenges in the quest to feed the exploding world population. These …