Nanotechnology in sustainable agriculture: A double‐edged sword

K Shukla, V Mishra, J Singh, V Varshney… - Journal of the …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Nanotechnology is a rapidly developing discipline that has the potential to transform the way
we approach problems in a variety of fields, including agriculture. The use of …

Introduction of invasive mosquito species into Europe and prospects for arbovirus transmission and vector control in an era of globalization

R Lühken, N Brattig, N Becker - Infectious Diseases of Poverty, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Background Mosquito research in Europe has a long history, primarily focused on
malaria vectors. In recent years, invasive mosquito species like the Asian tiger mosquito …

Exploring the potential of metallic and metal oxide nanoparticles for reinforced disease management in agricultural systems: A comprehensive review

A Raza, K Khandelwal, S Pandit, M Singh… - Environmental …, 2024 - Elsevier
Metallic nanoparticles are regarded as one of the most versatile and environmentally
beneficial nanocompounds, especially in agriculture. The anti-phytopathogenic properties of …

Biological synthesis of nickel nanoparticles using extracellular metabolites of Bacillus Sphaericus: characterization and vector-borne disease control applications

T Santhoshkumar, RK Govindarajan, C Kamaraj… - South African Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
In this study, we use extracellular metabolites of Bacillus sphaericus culture for the
biosynthesis of nickel nanoparticles (BS@ NiNPs) and potential larvicidal activity against …

Use of ZnO nanoparticles as a pesticide: In vitro evaluation of their effect on the phytophagous Puto barberi (mealybug)

AD Agredo-Gomez, JA Molano-Molano… - Nano-Structures & Nano …, 2024 - Elsevier
The increase in the demand for food has required an increase in the production and
efficiency of agricultural crops. These crops, however, are vulnerable to insect attack that …

The Antimicrobial and Mosquitocidal Activity of Green Magnesium Oxide Nanoparticles Synthesized by an Aqueous Peel Extract of Punica granatum

A Fouda, KS Alshallash, MI Alghonaim, AM Eid… - Chemistry, 2023 - mdpi.com
An aqueous extract of Punica granatum peel was used as a biocatalyst for magnesium oxide
nanoparticle (MgO-NP) synthesis, which was characterized via UV-Vis spectroscopy, TEM …

[PDF][PDF] Insecticidal activity of green synthesized silver nanoparticles from pelargonium citronellum against citrus mealybug, planococcus citri

TY Mutter, OM Hassan - Plant Protection, 2024 - researchgate.net
The order Hemiptera comprises 28 families. One of the most significant agricultural families
within this order is Pseudococcidae. This family consists of insect pests characterized by a …

The impact of carbon NPs on the accumulation of storage proteins and the generation advancement of the polyphagous insect pest tobacco cutworm Spodoptera litura …

R Pandey, R Chauhan, S Saurabh… - Environmental …, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
Spodoptera litura (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) is globally considered one of the most important
agricultural pests. It is a highly prevalent insect pest that severely damages several …

Nanocomposites in agriculture as pesticides for plant protection: a review

RS Riseh, M Vatankhah, M Hassanisaadi… - Advances in Natural …, 2024 - iopscience.iop.org
Plant pests pose a significant threat to agricultural crops, requiring the use of pesticides for
effective and large-scale production. With increasing concerns about environmental and …

Assessing anticancer, antidiabetic, and antioxidant capacities in green-synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles and solvent-based plant extracts

M Azeem, MH Siddique, M Imran, M Zubair, R Mumtaz… - Heliyon, 2024 - cell.com
Cancer and diabetes represent significant challenges in the field of biomedicine, with major
and global impacts on public health. Acacia nilotica, commonly called'gum arabic tree,'is …