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Bio-Nanopesticides

A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Nanoscience".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 January 2025 | Viewed by 1796

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Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to announce a Special Issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences dedicated to bio-nanopesticides, a cutting-edge technology that has the potential to revolutionize the agricultural industry. Bio-nanopesticides are eco-friendly and sustainable alternatives to traditional chemical pesticides, and are highly effective in controlling a wide range of agrarian pests.

We invite original research and review articles on all aspects of bio-nanopesticides, including:

  • Synthesis and characterization of bio-nanopesticides;
  • Mechanisms of action of bio-nanopesticides;
  • Field trials and efficacy studies of bio-nanopesticides;
  • Environmental and toxicological impacts of bio-nanopesticides;
  • Development of scalable and cost-effective production methods for bio-nanopesticides;
  • Integration of bio-nanopesticides into existing pest management strategies.

Submissions should be based on original research, and all papers will be subject to rigorous peer review. We welcome papers from researchers across disciplines, including chemistry, biology, agronomy, and engineering.

This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of the art in bio-nanopesticides research and development, and to identify key challenges and opportunities for future progress. We hope that this Issue will stimulate further research in this exciting field and help to accelerate the adoption of eco-friendly and sustainable pest control practices in the agricultural industry.

Dr. Sónia Carabineiro
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Keywords

  • bio-nanopesticides
  • sustainable agriculture
  • pest control
  • plant protection
  • nanotechnology
  • eco-friendly solutions
  • environmental impact
  • toxicity

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Preparation of Thifluzamide Polylactic Acid Glycolic Acid Copolymer Microspheres and Its Effect on the Growth of Cucumber Seedlings
by Yuanyuan Li, Chaojie Wang, Xile Deng, Runze Cai, Lidong Cao, Chong Cao, Li Zheng, Pengyue Zhao and Qiliang Huang
Int. J. Mol. Sci. 2023, 24(12), 10121; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms241210121 - 14 Jun 2023
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The polylactic acid-glycolic acid copolymer (PLGA) has been proven to be applicable in medicine, but there is limited research on its application and safety in the agricultural field. In this paper, thifluzamide PLGA microspheres were prepared via phacoemulsification and solvent volatilization, using the [...] Read more.
The polylactic acid-glycolic acid copolymer (PLGA) has been proven to be applicable in medicine, but there is limited research on its application and safety in the agricultural field. In this paper, thifluzamide PLGA microspheres were prepared via phacoemulsification and solvent volatilization, using the PLGA copolymer as the carrier and thifluzamide as the active component. It was found that the microspheres had good slow-release performance and fungicidal activity against Rhizoctonia solani. A comparative study was conducted to show the effect of thifluzamide PLGA microspheres on cucumber seedlings. Physiological and biochemical indexes of cucumber seedlings, including dry weight, root length, chlorophyll, protein, flavonoids, and total phenol content, indicated that the negative effect of thifluzamide on plant growth could be mitigated when it was wrapped in PLGA microspheres. This work explores the feasibility of PLGA as carriers in fungicide applications. Full article
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