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Jiang X, Yang F, Jia W, Jiang Y, Wu X, Song S, Shen H, Shen J. Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology in Agricultural Pesticide Delivery: A Review. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2024; 40:18806-18820. [PMID: 39177444 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.4c01842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/24/2024]
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Pesticides play a crucial role in ensuring food production and food security. Conventional pesticide formulations can not meet the current needs of social and economic development, and they also can not meet the requirements of green agriculture. Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop efficient, stable, safe, and environmentally friendly pesticide formulations to gradually replace old formulations which have high pollution and low efficacy. The rise of nanotechnology provides new possibilities for innovation in pesticide formulations. Through reasonable design and construction of an environmentally friendly pesticide delivery system (PDS) based on multifunctional nanocarriers, the drawbacks of conventional pesticides can be effectively solved, realizing a water-based, nanosized, targeted, efficient, and safe pesticide system. In the past five years, researchers in chemistry, materials science, botany, entomology, plant protection, and other fields are paying close attention to the research of nanomaterials based PDSs and nanopesticide formulations and have made certain research achievements. These explorations provide useful references for promoting the innovation of nanopesticides and developing a new generation of green and environmentally friendly pesticide formulations. This Perspective summarizes the recent advances of nanomaterials in PDSs and nanopesticide innovation, aiming to provide useful guidance for carrier selection, surface engineering, controlled release conditions, and application in agriculture.
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- Xuefeng Jiang
- National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Jiangsu Yangnong Chemical Co., Ltd., Yangzhou, 225009, China
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- Jiangsu Yangnong Chemical Co., Ltd., Yangzhou, 225009, China
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- Jiangsu Yangnong Chemical Co., Ltd., Yangzhou, 225009, China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Biomedical Materials, Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Tianjin 300192, China
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- National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center of Biomedical Functional Materials, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing Normal University, Nanjing, 210023, China
- Jiangsu Engineering Research Center of Interfacial Chemistry, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
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Gao Y, Xiao W, Gu C, Yu S, Li S, Zou A. Layer-by-layer assembled decomposable nanocapsules for light-responsive release of pesticide imidacloprid on Aphis craccivora Koch. PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE 2024; 80:3207-3214. [PMID: 38353377 DOI: 10.1002/ps.8023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2023] [Revised: 02/07/2024] [Accepted: 02/12/2024] [Indexed: 03/01/2024]
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BACKGROUND Conventional pesticide formulations are often inefficient because of low biological uptake after spraying. Controlled release nanopesticides can release pesticides precisely in response to specific stimuli, thereby killing pests and pathogens using the least effective concentration. This study aims to develop nanocapsule-based photo-decomposable nanopesticides for efficient pesticide control. RESULTS The target nanopesticides were successfully fabricated using layer-by-layer assembly of the negative azobenzene-grafted hyaluronic acid (azo-HA) and positive polydimethyldiallylammonium chloride (polyDADMAC), confirmed by UV-visible, dynamic light scattering, Zeta potential and transmission electron microscopy measurements. The particle size and Zeta potential of the fabricated nanocapsules were 220 nm and +46.1 mV, respectively, and the nanocapsules were found to remain stable for up to 30 days. The optimized drug loading and encapsulation ratio of imidacloprid (IMI) in IMI/azo-HA@polyDADMAC were 21.5% and 91.3%, respectively. Cumulative release of IMI from the nanopesticides increased from ~50% to ~95% upon UV light irradiation (365 nm). The half lethal concentration (LC50) value of the nanopesticides toward Aphis craccivora Koch decreased from 2.22 to 0.55 mg L-1 upon UV light irradiation. CONCLUSION The trans to cis transformation of the azo group in HA decomposed IMI/azo-HA@polyDADMAC nanopesticides upon UV irradiation, thus facilitating the release of IMI, resulting in a decrease in the concentration of pesticides required for efficient pesticide control. Our work demonstrated the great potential of light-responsive nanocapsules as a controlled release nanocarrier for efficient and eco-friendly pesticide control in sustainable agriculture. © 2024 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Yiyun Gao
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
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- Macao Centre for Research and Development in Chinese Medicine, Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, Macau, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Functional Materials Chemistry, School of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China
- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, China
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Ma C, Li G, Xu W, Qu H, Zhang H, Bahojb Noruzi E, Li H. Recent Advances in Stimulus-Responsive Nanocarriers for Pesticide Delivery. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2024. [PMID: 38602422 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.4c00997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/12/2024]
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In an effort to make pesticide use safer, more efficient, and sustainable, micro-/nanocarriers are increasingly being utilized in agriculture to deliver pesticide-active agents, thereby reducing quantities and improving effectiveness. In the use of nanopesticides, the choice to further design and prepare pesticide stimulus-responsive nanocarriers based on changes in the plant growth environment (light, temperature, pH, enzymes, etc.) has received more and more attention from researchers. Based on this, this paper examines recent advancements in nanomaterials for the design of stimulus-responsive micro-/nanocarriers. It delves into the intricacies of preparation methods, material enhancements, in vivo/ex vivo controlled release, and application techniques for controlled release formulations. The aim is to provide a crucial reference for harnessing nanotechnology to pursue reduced pesticide use and increased efficiency.
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- Cuiguang Ma
- State Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, P.R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide, College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, P.R. China
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Fu W, Shao Z, Xu Z, Li Z, Shao X. O-nitrobenzyl Caged Molecule Enables Photo-controlled Release of Thiabendazole. Chembiochem 2024; 25:e202300742. [PMID: 38426686 DOI: 10.1002/cbic.202300742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Revised: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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Pesticides are essential in agricultural development. Controlled-release pesticides have attracted great attentions. Base on a principle of spatiotemporal selectivity, we extended the photoremovable protective group (PRPG) into agrochemical agents to achieve controllable release of active ingredients. Herein, we obtained NP-TBZ by covalently linking o-nitrobenzyl (NP) with thiabendazole (TBZ). Compound NP-TBZ can be controlled to release TBZ in dependent to light. The irradiated and unirradiated NP-TBZ showed significant differences on fungicidal activities both in vitro and in vivo. In addition, the irradiated NP-TBZ displayed similar antifungal activities to the directly-used TBZ, indicating a factual applicability in controllable release of TBZ. Furthermore, we explored the action mode and microcosmic variations by SEM analysis, and demonstrated that the irradiated NP-TBZ retained a same action mode with TBZ against mycelia growth.
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- Wen Fu
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
- State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
- State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
- Shanghai Frontier Science Research Base of Optogenetic Techniques for Cell Metabolism, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
- Engineering Research Center of Pharmaceutical Process Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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Wang C, Qiao K, Ding Y, Liu Y, Niu J, Cao H. Enhanced control efficacy of spinosad on corn borer using polylactic acid encapsulated mesoporous silica nanoparticles as a smart delivery system. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 253:126425. [PMID: 37607654 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.126425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2023] [Revised: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 08/17/2023] [Indexed: 08/24/2023]
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Asion corn borer (Ostrinia furnacalis (Guenee)) is one of the most important factors affecting the normal growth and yield of corn. However, chemical control methods currently in use cause severe pollution. In the present study, aminated mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs-NH2) and polylactic acid (PLA) were used as the carrier and capping agent respectively to construct an insect gut microenvironment nano-response system that loaded spinosad, a biopesticide used to control O. furnacalis. The resulting spinosad@MSNs-PLA demonstrated high loading capacity (38.6 %) and improved photostability of spinosad. Moreover, this delivery system could intelligently respond to the intestinal microenvironment of the corn borer's gut and achieve the smart release of spinosad. Compared with the conventional pesticide, spinosad@MSNs-PLA exhibited superior efficacy in controlling the O. furnacalis and could uptake and transport in maize plants without adverse effects on their growth. Furthermore, the toxicity of spinosad@MSNs-PLA on zebrafish was reduced by over 50 times. The prepared spinosad@MSNs-PLA has great potential and could be widely applied in agricultural production in the future. This approach could improve the utilization of pesticide and reduce environmental pollution. In addition, MSNs-PLA nano vectors provide new ideas for the control of other borer pests.
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- Chao Wang
- School of Plant Protection, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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- School of Plant Protection, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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- School of Plant Protection, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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- School of Plant Protection, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China
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- School of Plant Protection, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China.
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- School of Plant Protection, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, China.
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Fu Z, Ma E, Yang Z, Li L, Guo X. Continuous-Flow Nanoprecipitation Method to Synthesize Degradable Hollow Mesoporous Organosilica Nanoparticles for Insecticide Delivery. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2023; 39:14718-14725. [PMID: 37789564 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c02089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/05/2023]
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Degradable mesoporous organosilica nanoparticles (MONPs) are attracting significant attention in the area of designing smart drug carriers mainly due to their excellent stability and multiple functions. However, the efficient, controllable, and large-scale production of MONPs still faces huge challenges. Herein, a novel and facile continuous-flow nanoprecipitation strategy was reported to synthesize hollow MONPs with highly uniform and tailored properties. The synthesized hollow MONPs possessed a large surface area (SBET > 1070.1 m2 g-1), narrow size distribution, large hollow cavity, and thin shell. Interestingly, the incorporation of organic moieties into silica cross-linked networks led to the timely degradation of nanocarriers with the desired responsiveness. Moreover, the applicability of the as-obtained hollow MONPs has been demonstrated in the loading and pH-responsive release of thiamethoxam (THI). The resultant THI-loaded MONPs possessed long-term storage stability at a low temperature and showed release behaviors in response to a basic environment. Benefiting from the shielding property of MONPs, THI-loaded MONPs manifested superior stability against the photolysis as compared to that of the THI technical. This work provides a new consideration for promoting the advancement of nanotechnology in agricultural fields.
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- Zhinan Fu
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, 200237 Shanghai, P. R. China
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- Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Monocrystalline Silicon Semiconductor Materials and Technology, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Dezhou University, 253023 Dezhou, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, 200237 Shanghai, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, 200237 Shanghai, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, 200237 Shanghai, P. R. China
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Wan M, Lv S, Hong T, Zhao Y, Peng L, Sun L. Carboxymethyl β-cyclodextrin grafted hollow copper sulfide@mesoporous silica carriers for stimuli-responsive pesticide delivery. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2023; 228:113425. [PMID: 37384965 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2023.113425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2023] [Revised: 06/13/2023] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/01/2023]
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Stimuli-responsive controlled release systems have received extensive attention to improve the pesticide bioavailability and minimize environmental pollution. Herein, a multiple stimuli-responsive IMI@HCuS@mSiO2 @ -ss-CβCD delivery system was constructed using modified carboxymethyl β-cyclodextrin (CβCD-ss-COOH) as sealing materials, hollow copper sulfide nanoparticles with amino-functionalized mesoporous silica shell (HCuS@mSiO2-NH2) as carriers and imidacloprid (IMI) as the model drug. The cavity structure of HCuS@mSiO2-NH2 would provide a large space for pesticide loading. The results revealed that HCuS@mSiO2-ss-CβCD was approximately 230 nm in size and the loading efficiency for IMI was 25.7%, and exhibited better biosafety on bacteria and seed. HCuS carriers were also served as photothermal agent and possessed high photothermal conversion effect (η = 38.4%). IMI@HCuS@mSiO2 @ -ss-CβCD displayed excellent foliage adhesion and multiple stimuli-responsive release properties to pH, α-amylase, GSH, and NIR. The photostability of IMI embedded in CuS@mSiO2 @ -ss-CβCD was approximately 10 times that of IMI solution. This work provides an efficient nanoplatform for realizing pesticide delivery.
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- Menghui Wan
- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Applied Technology of Hybrid Nanomaterials, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Applied Technology of Hybrid Nanomaterials, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Applied Technology of Hybrid Nanomaterials, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Applied Technology of Hybrid Nanomaterials, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China.
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Applied Technology of Hybrid Nanomaterials, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China
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- National & Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Applied Technology of Hybrid Nanomaterials, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, China
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Wang M, Lou J, Chen Y, Yang L, Wang H. Preparation and Properties of Photoresponsive Pendimethalin@Silica-cinnamamide/γ-CD Microspheres for Pesticide Controlled Release. JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY 2023; 71:2270-2278. [PMID: 36716299 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.2c07203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Photocontrolled pesticide delivery systems have broad prospects for application in agriculture. Here, a novel photoresponsive herbicide delivery system was fabricated by functionalizing silica microsphere surfaces with cinnamamide and encapsulating the silica-cinnamamide with γ-cyclodextrin (γ-CD) to form a double-layered microsphere shell loaded with pendimethalin (pendimethalin@silica-cinnamamide/γ-CD). The microspheres showed remarkable loading capacity for pendimethalin (approximately 30.25% w/w) and displayed excellent photoresponsiveness and controlled release. The cumulative drug release rate exceeded 80% over 72 h under UV or sunlight irradiation. The herbicidal activity of the microspheres against Echinochloa crusgalli (L.) Beauv. was almost the same as that of pendimethalin under UV or sunlight. A bioactivity survey confirmed that the pendimethalin@silica-cinnamamide/γ-CD microspheres exhibited longer duration weed control than commercial pendimethalin. Allium cepa chromosomal aberration assays demonstrated that the microspheres showed lower genotoxicity than pendimethalin. These advantages indicate that pendimethalin@silica-cinnamamide/γ-CD microspheres constitute an environmentally friendly herbicidal formulation.
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- Meiyi Wang
- College of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin300457, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin300457, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin300457, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin300457, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin300457, China
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Fu W, Du K, Xu Z, Cheng J, Li Z, Shao X. Dual photo-controlled release system for fipronil and dinotefuran. PHOTOCHEMICAL & PHOTOBIOLOGICAL SCIENCES : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE EUROPEAN PHOTOCHEMISTRY ASSOCIATION AND THE EUROPEAN SOCIETY FOR PHOTOBIOLOGY 2022; 22:825-836. [PMID: 36567377 DOI: 10.1007/s43630-022-00355-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2022] [Accepted: 12/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Development of controlled release system promises a huge impact on the pesticide delivery, which has raised attentions in improving efficacy of pesticides. Herein, the emerging photoremovable protecting group (PRPG), used in spatiotemporal delivery of drug by light, was introduced into agriculture. We obtained three TNB-insecticides and two of them exhibited excellent photophysicochemical properties. Our dual photo-controlled release system displayed more than sixfold insecticidal activity differences upon irradiation with UV light or sunlight. The dual release of DIN-TNB-DIN showed synergistic effect on mosquito larvae and armyworm larvae. Distribution of the fluorescence in body of dead/alive wigglers clearly illustrated the action mode, and visually demonstrated the precise and spatiotemporal delivery of insecticides in the living mosquito larvae. The new developed dual photo-controlled release system might widen the diversity in pesticide delivery, promoting the development in improving pesticide efficacy.
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- Wen Fu
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China.,State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China. .,State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China. .,Shanghai Frontier Science Research Base of Optogenetic Techniques for Cell Metabolism, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China. .,Engineering Research Center of Pharmaceutical Process Chemistry, Ministry of Education, School of Pharmacy, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, China.
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Xiao D, Wu H, Zhang Y, Kang J, Dong A, Liang W. Advances in stimuli-responsive systems for pesticides delivery: Recent efforts and future outlook. J Control Release 2022; 352:288-312. [PMID: 36273530 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2022.10.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2022] [Revised: 10/15/2022] [Accepted: 10/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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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 preventing biological disasters, ensuring crop productivity, and fostering sustainable agricultural production growth. Studies showed that crops are unable to properly utilize pesticides because of several limiting factors, such as leaching and bioconversion, thereby damaging ecosystems and human health. In recent years, stimuli-responsive systems for pesticides delivery (SRSP) by nanotechnology demonstrated excellent promise in enhancing the effectiveness and safety of pesticides. SRSP are being developed with the goal of delivering precise amounts of active substances in response to biological needs and environmental factors. An in-depth analysis of carrier materials, design fundamentals, and classification of SRSP were provided. The adhesion of SRSP to crop tissue, absorption, translocation in and within plants, mobility in the soil, and toxicity were also discussed. The problems and shortcomings that need be resolved to accelerate the actual deployment of SRSP were highlighted in this review.
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- Douxin Xiao
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Engineering Research Center of Dairy Quality and Safety Control Technology, Ministry of Education, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010021, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Engineering Research Center of Dairy Quality and Safety Control Technology, Ministry of Education, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010021, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Engineering Research Center of Dairy Quality and Safety Control Technology, Ministry of Education, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010021, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Engineering Research Center of Dairy Quality and Safety Control Technology, Ministry of Education, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010021, PR China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Engineering Research Center of Dairy Quality and Safety Control Technology, Ministry of Education, Inner Mongolia University, Hohhot 010021, PR China.
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- Institute of Pesticide and Environmental Toxicology, the Key Laboratory of Molecular Biology of Crop Pathogens and Insects, College of Agricultural and Biotechnology, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, PR China.
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Sun Y, Zhu G, Zhao W, Jiang Y, Wang Q, Wang Q, Rui Y, Zhang P, Gao L. Engineered Nanomaterials for Improving the Nutritional Quality of Agricultural Products: A Review. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:4219. [PMID: 36500842 PMCID: PMC9736685 DOI: 10.3390/nano12234219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2022] [Revised: 11/18/2022] [Accepted: 11/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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To ensure food safety, the current agricultural development has put forward requirements for improving nutritional quality and reducing the harmful accumulation of agricultural chemicals. Nano-enabled sustainable agriculture and food security have been increasingly explored as a new research frontier. Nano-fertilizers show the potential to be more efficient than traditional fertilizers, reducing the amount used while ensuring plant uptake, supplying the inorganic nutrients needed by plants, and improving the process by which plants produce organic nutrients. Other agricultural uses of nanotechnology affect crop productivity and nutrient quality in addition to nano-fertilizers. This article will review the research progress of using nanomaterials to improve nutritional quality in recent years and point out the focus of future research.
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- Yi Sun
- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
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- Beijing Key Laboratory of Farmland Soil Pollution Prevention and Remediation, College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China
- China Agricultural University Professor’s Workstation of Yuhuangmiao Town, Shanghe County, Jinan 250061, China
- China Agricultural University Professor’s Workstation of Sunji Town, Shanghe County, Jinan 250061, China
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- School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT, UK
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- State Key Laboratory for Biology of Plant Disease and Insect Pests, Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing 100193, China
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Mei M, Bai B, Zheng D, Wang Q, Zhang Q. Application of the photothermal-responsive gelatin-based microspheres for controlled release of imidacloprid by helix-coil structural transition mechanism. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfa.2022.129792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Liang Y, Wang S, Jia H, Yao Y, Song J, Dong H, Cao Y, Zhu F, Huo Z. Pectin functionalized metal-organic frameworks as dual-stimuli-responsive carriers to improve the pesticide targeting and reduce environmental risks. Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces 2022; 219:112796. [PMID: 36063717 DOI: 10.1016/j.colsurfb.2022.112796] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2022] [Revised: 08/12/2022] [Accepted: 08/21/2022] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Encapsulation of active ingredients into intelligent response controlled release carriers has been recognized as a promising approach to enhance the utilization efficiency and reduce the environmental risks of pesticides. In this work, an intelligent redox and pectinase dual stimuli-responsive pesticide delivery system was constructed by bonding pectin with metal-organic frameworks (FeMOF nanoparticles) which were loaded with pyraclostrobin (PYR@FeMOF-pectin nanoparticles). The successful fabrication of PYR@FeMOF-pectin nanoparticles was proved by a series of physicochemical characterizations. The results indicated that the loading capacity of PYR@FeMOF-pectin nanoparticles for pyraclostrobin was approximately 20.6%. The pectin covered on the surface of PYR@FeMOF nanoparticles could protect pyraclostrobin from photolysis and improve their spreadability on rice blades effectively. Different biological stimuli associated with Magnaporthe oryzae could trigger the release of pyraclostrobin from the pesticide-loaded core-shell nanoparticles, resulting in the death of pathogens. The bioactivity survey determined that PYR@FeMOF-pectin nanoparticles had a superior fungicidal activity and a longer duration against Magnaporthe oryzae than pyraclostrobin suspension concentrate. In addition, the FeMOF-pectin nanocarriers showed no obvious phytotoxicity and could enhance the shoot length and root length of rice plants. More importantly, PYR@FeMOF-pectin nanoparticles had an 8-fold reduction in acute toxicity to zebrafish than that of pyraclostrobin suspension concentrate. Therefore, the dual-responsive FeMOF-pectin nanocarriers have great potential for realizing site-specific pesticide delivery and promoting plant growth.
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- You Liang
- Co-Innovation Center for Modern Production Technology of Grain Crop/Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Physiology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China; Xinjiang Production & Construction Corps Key Laboratory of Protection and Utilization of Biological Resources in Tarim Basin, Tarim University, Alaer, China
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- Co-Innovation Center for Modern Production Technology of Grain Crop/Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Physiology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Co-Innovation Center for Modern Production Technology of Grain Crop/Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Physiology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Co-Innovation Center for Modern Production Technology of Grain Crop/Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Physiology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Co-Innovation Center for Modern Production Technology of Grain Crop/Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Physiology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China
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- Xinjiang Production & Construction Corps Key Laboratory of Protection and Utilization of Biological Resources in Tarim Basin, Tarim University, Alaer, China
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- College of Plant Protection, China Agricultural University, Beijing, China
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- Plant Protection and Plant Quarantine Station of Jiangsu Province, Nanjing, China
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- Co-Innovation Center for Modern Production Technology of Grain Crop/Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Crop Genetics and Physiology, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, China.
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Wan M, Zhao Y, Li H, Zou X, Sun L. pH and NIR responsive polydopamine-doped dendritic silica carriers for pesticide delivery. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 632:19-34. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.11.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2022] [Revised: 10/06/2022] [Accepted: 11/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Shan PH, Hu JH, Liu M, Tao Z, Xiao X, Redshaw C. Progress in host–guest macrocycle/pesticide research: Recognition, detection, release and application. Coord Chem Rev 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ccr.2022.214580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Zheng L, Seidi F, Liu Y, Wu W, Xiao H. Polymer-based and stimulus-responsive carriers for controlled release of agrochemicals. Eur Polym J 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpolymj.2022.111432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Liu B, Chen C, Teng G, Tian G, Zhang G, Gao Y, Zhang L, Wu Z, Zhang J. Chitosan-based organic/inorganic composite engineered for UV light-controlled smart pH-responsive pesticide through in situ photo-induced generation of acid. PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE 2022; 78:2299-2308. [PMID: 35233948 DOI: 10.1002/ps.6854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2022] [Revised: 02/24/2022] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Confined by the volatile property, pesticides are overused and lost significantly during and after spraying, weakening the ecological microbalance among different species of lives. Acid-responsive pesticide is a type of smartly engineered pesticides that contribute to the improvement of utilization efficiency of pesticidal active ingredients in acid-controlled manner, whilst the implementation of acidic solutions may disturb the balance of microenvironment surrounding targeted plants or cause secondary pollution, underscoring the input of acid in a more precise strategy. RESULTS Chitosan was chemically modified with a photoacid generator (2-nitrobenzaldehyde) serving as a light-maneuvered acid self-supplier, based on which a smart pesticide was formulated by the integration of attapulgite and organophosphate insecticide chlorpyrifos. Under the irradiation of UV light (365 nm), the modified chitosan would undergo a photolytic reaction to generate an acid and pristine chitosan, which seized the labile protons and facilitated the release of chlorpyrifos based on its inherent pH-responsive flexibility. According to the pesticide release performance, the release rate of chlorpyrifos under UV light (27.2 mW/cm2 ) reached 78%, significantly higher than those under sunlight (22%, 4.2 mW/cm2 ) and in the dark (20%) within the same time, consistent with the pH reduction to 5.3 under UV light and no obvious pH change for the two other situations, exhibiting an attractive UV light-controlled, acid-propelled release behavior. CONCLUSION Compared to direct acid spray approach, the proposed in situ photo-induced generation of acid locally on the spots of applied pesticide circumvents the problem of acid contamination to nontargets, demonstrating higher efficiency and biocompatibility for the controlled delivery of acid-responsive pesticides and pest management. © 2022 Society of Chemical Industry.
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- Bin Liu
- Key Laboratory of High Magnetic Field and Ion Beam Physical Biology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, People's Republic of China
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of High Magnetic Field and Ion Beam Physical Biology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Control Technology of Anhui Province and Engineering Laboratory of Environmentally Friendly and High Performance Fertilizer and Pesticide of Anhui Province, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of High Magnetic Field and Ion Beam Physical Biology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, People's Republic of China
- University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, the Key Laboratory of Prescription Effect and Clinical Evaluation of State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine of China, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, People's Republic of China
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- School of Pharmacy, the Key Laboratory of Prescription Effect and Clinical Evaluation of State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine of China, Binzhou Medical University, Yantai, People's Republic of China
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- Hefei Institute of Technology Innovation Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, People's Republic of China
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- School of Plant Protection, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of High Magnetic Field and Ion Beam Physical Biology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Control Technology of Anhui Province and Engineering Laboratory of Environmentally Friendly and High Performance Fertilizer and Pesticide of Anhui Province, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of High Magnetic Field and Ion Beam Physical Biology, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, People's Republic of China
- Key Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Control Technology of Anhui Province and Engineering Laboratory of Environmentally Friendly and High Performance Fertilizer and Pesticide of Anhui Province, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, People's Republic of China
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Kaziem AE, Yang L, Lin Y, Xu H, Zhang Z. β-Glucan-Functionalized Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles for Smart Control of Fungicide Release and Translocation in Plants. ACS OMEGA 2022; 7:14807-14819. [PMID: 35557677 PMCID: PMC9088927 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.2c00269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2022] [Accepted: 04/06/2022] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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In this work, an enzyme-responsive nanovehicle for improving captan (CAP) contact fungicide bioactivity and translocation in plant tissues was synthesized (CAP-MSNs-β-glucan) by attaching β-glucan to the outer surface of mesoporous silica nanoparticles. CAP-MSNs-β-glucan properties were tested by FTIR, ζ-potential, DLS, XRD, TGA, FE-SEM, and HR-TEM. Cargo protection ability of CAP-MSNs-β-glucan from photolysis and hydrolysis was examined in comparison to CAP commercial formulation (CAP-CF). CAP-MSNs-β-glucan distribution in plant tissues, bioactivity against Fusarium graminearum, and biotoxicity toward zebrafish (Danio rerio) were tested and compared with that of CAP-CF. CAP-MSNs-β-glucan results showed good loading efficacy reaching 18.39% and enzymatic-release dependency up to 83.8% of the total cargo after 20 days of β-glucan unsealing. CAP-MSNs-β-glucan showed significant release protection under pH changes. MSNs-β-glucan showed excellent CAP protection from UV. CAP-MSNs-β-glucan showed better distribution in corn tissues and 1.28 more inhibiting potency to Fusarium graminearum than CAP-CF. CAP-MSNs-β-glucan showed 1.88 times lower toxicity than CAP-CF to zebrafish after 96 h of treatment. We recommend using such formulations to overcome shortcomings of contact fungicides and achieve better and sustainable farming.
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- Amir E. Kaziem
- Key
Laboratory of Natural Pesticide and Chemical Biology of the Ministry
of Education, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
- Department
of Environmental Agricultural Sciences, Institute of Environmental
Studies and Research, Ain Shams University, Cairo 11566, Egypt
- Guangdong
Biological Pesticide Engineering Technology Research Center, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Key
Laboratory of Natural Pesticide and Chemical Biology of the Ministry
of Education, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
- Guangdong
Biological Pesticide Engineering Technology Research Center, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Key
Laboratory of Natural Pesticide and Chemical Biology of the Ministry
of Education, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
- Guangdong
Biological Pesticide Engineering Technology Research Center, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Key
Laboratory of Natural Pesticide and Chemical Biology of the Ministry
of Education, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
- Guangdong
Biological Pesticide Engineering Technology Research Center, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
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- Key
Laboratory of Natural Pesticide and Chemical Biology of the Ministry
of Education, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
- Guangdong
Biological Pesticide Engineering Technology Research Center, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou, 510642, China
- . Phone: +86 134 2202 5556
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Yao Y, Kan W, Su P, Zhu Y, Zhong W, Xi J, Wang D, Tang C, Wu L. Hydrogen sulphide alleviates Fusarium Head Blight in wheat seedlings. PeerJ 2022; 10:e13078. [PMID: 35282284 PMCID: PMC8908893 DOI: 10.7717/peerj.13078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2021] [Accepted: 02/16/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Hydrogen sulphide (H2S), a crucial gas signal molecule, has been reported to be involved in various processes related to development and adversity responses in plants. However, the effects and regulatory mechanism of H2S in controlling Fusarium head blight (FHB) in wheat have not been clarified. In this study, we first reported that H2S released by low concentrations of sodium hydrosulphide (NaHS) could significantly alleviate the FHB symptoms caused by Fusarium graminearum (F. graminearum) in wheat. We also used coleoptile inoculation to investigate the related physiological and molecular mechanism. The results revealed that FHB resistance was strongly enhanced by the H2S released by NaHS, and 0.3 mM was confirmed as the optimal concentration. H2S treatment dramatically reduced the levels of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and malondialdehyde (MDA) while enhancing the activities of antioxidant enzymes. Meanwhile, the relative expressions levels of defence-related genes, including PR1.1, PR2, PR3, and PR4, were all dramatically upregulated. Our results also showed that H2S was toxic to F. graminearum by inhibiting mycelial growth and spore germination. Taken together, the findings demonstrated the potential value of H2S in mitigating the adverse effects induced by F. graminearum and advanced the current knowledge regarding the molecular mechanisms in wheat.
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- Yuanyuan Yao
- Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, China,University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, China
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- Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, China,University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, China,University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, China,University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, China,University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China
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- Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, China
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- Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, China
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- Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, China,University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, China,Zhongke Taihe Experimental Station, Taihe, China
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Shao C, Zhao H, Wang P. Recent development in functional nanomaterials for sustainable and smart agricultural chemical technologies. NANO CONVERGENCE 2022; 9:11. [PMID: 35235069 PMCID: PMC8891417 DOI: 10.1186/s40580-022-00302-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2021] [Accepted: 02/09/2022] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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New advances in nanotechnology are driving a wave of technology revolution impacting a broad range of areas in agricultural production. The current work reviews nanopesticides, nano-fabricated fertilizers, and nano activity-based growth promoters reported in the last several years, focusing on mechanisms revealed for preparation and functioning. It appears to us that with many fundamental concepts have been demonstrated over last two decades, new advances in this area continue to expand mainly in three directions, i.e., efficiency improvement, material sustainability and environment-specific stimulation functionalities. It is also evident that environmental and health concerns associated with nano agrochemicals are the primary motivation and focus for most recent work. Challenges and perspectives for future development of nano agrochemicals are also discussed.
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- Chen Shao
- Bio-Nanotechnology Research Institute, Ludong University, Yantai, 264025, Shandong, China
- School of Food Engineering, Ludong University, Yantai, 264025, Shandong, China
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- Bio-Nanotechnology Research Institute, Ludong University, Yantai, 264025, Shandong, China.
- School of Food Engineering, Ludong University, Yantai, 264025, Shandong, China.
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- Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering, University of Minnesota, St Paul, MN, 55108, USA.
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Pan H, Huang W, Wu L, Hong Q, Hu Z, Wang M, Zhang F. A pH Dual-Responsive Multifunctional Nanoparticle Based on Mesoporous Silica with Metal-Polymethacrylic Acid Gatekeeper for Improving Plant Protection and Nutrition. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:687. [PMID: 35215015 PMCID: PMC8875777 DOI: 10.3390/nano12040687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2021] [Revised: 02/10/2022] [Accepted: 02/16/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Integrating pesticides and mineral elements into a multi-functional stimuli-responsive nanocarrier can have a synergistic effect on protecting plants from pesticides and the supply of nutrients. Herein, a pH dual-responsive multifunctional nanosystem regulated by coordination bonding using bimodal mesoporous silica (BMMs) as a carrier and coordination complexes of ferric ion and polymethacrylic acid (PMAA/Fe3+) as the gatekeeper was constructed to deliver prochloraz (Pro) for the smart treatment of wilt disease (Pro@BMMs-PMAA/Fe3+). The loading capacity of Pro@BMMs-PMAA/Fe3+ nanoparticles (Nps) was 24.0% and the "PMMA/Fe3+" complexes deposited on the BMMs surface could effectively protect Pro against photodegradation. The nanoparticles possessed an excellent pH dual-responsive release behavior and better inhibition efficacy against Rhizoctonia solani. Fluorescence tracking experiments showed that Nps could be taken up and transported in fungi and plants, implying that non-systemic pesticides could be successfully delivered into target organisms. Furthermore, BMMS-PMAA/Fe3+ nanocarriers could effectively promote the growth of crop seedlings and had no obvious toxicological influence on the cell viability and the growth of bacteria. This study provides a novel strategy for enhancing plant protection against diseases and reducing the risk to the environment.
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- Faculty of Environment and Life, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing 100124, China; (H.P.); (W.H.); (L.W.); (Q.H.); (Z.H.); (M.W.)
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An C, Sun C, Li N, Huang B, Jiang J, Shen Y, Wang C, Zhao X, Cui B, Wang C, Li X, Zhan S, Gao F, Zeng Z, Cui H, Wang Y. Nanomaterials and nanotechnology for the delivery of agrochemicals: strategies towards sustainable agriculture. J Nanobiotechnology 2022; 20:11. [PMID: 34983545 PMCID: PMC8725417 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-021-01214-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 38.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2021] [Accepted: 12/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Nanomaterials (NMs) have received considerable attention in the field of agrochemicals due to their special properties, such as small particle size, surface structure, solubility and chemical composition. The application of NMs and nanotechnology in agrochemicals dramatically overcomes the defects of conventional agrochemicals, including low bioavailability, easy photolysis, and organic solvent pollution, etc. In this review, we describe advances in the application of NMs in chemical pesticides and fertilizers, which are the two earliest and most researched areas of NMs in agrochemicals. Besides, this article concerns with the new applications of NMs in other agrochemicals, such as bio-pesticides, nucleic acid pesticides, plant growth regulators (PGRs), and pheromone. We also discuss challenges and the industrialization trend of NMs in the field of agrochemicals. Constructing nano-agrochemical delivery system via NMs and nanotechnology facilitates the improvement of the stability and dispersion of active ingredients, promotes the precise delivery of agrochemicals, reduces residual pollution and decreases labor cost in different application scenarios, which is potential to maintain the sustainability of agricultural systems and improve food security by increasing the efficacy of agricultural inputs. ![]()
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- Changcheng An
- Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development in Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development in Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development in Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development in Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development in Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development in Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development in Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development in Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development in Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development in Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development in Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development in Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development in Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development in Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081, China
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- Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development in Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081, China.
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- Institute of Environment and Sustainable Development in Agriculture, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Beijing, 100081, China.
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Cen J, Li L, Huang L, Jiang G. Construction of a photothermal controlled-release microcapsule pesticide delivery system. RSC Adv 2022; 12:23387-23395. [PMID: 36090399 PMCID: PMC9382649 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra04672e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2022] [Accepted: 08/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
Abstract
This study aimed to achieve the controlled-release of bioactive ingredients in microcapsule pesticide delivery systems. A photothermal controlled-release microcapsule pesticide delivery system was constructed using chitosan and polydopamine (PDA) as the wall materials to encapsulate avermectin. All the prepared microcapsules were characterized by the methods of optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy. The slow-release, UV-shielding, photothermal performance, and the nematicidal activity of the prepared microcapsules were also systematically investigated. The results indicated that the prepared microcapsules had excellent slow-release and UV-shielding performance when further encapsulated with the PDA layer relative to those of the non-PDA-encapsulated products. The photothermal sensitivity of the AVM@CS/CMA/PDA composite microcapsule under the irradiation of near-infrared light (NIR) was dramatically enhanced with the photothermal conversion efficiency (η) of 14.93%. Furthermore, the nematicidal activity of the AVM@CS/CMA/PDA composite microcapsule system was effectively improved on exposure to the irradiation of a light-emitting diode (LED) full-spectrum light. The strategies used in this study for developing the photothermal controlled-release pesticide delivery system might play an important role on improving utilization of pesticides. A photothermal controlled-release microcapsule pesticide delivery system was constructed using chitosan and polydopamine as the wall materials to encapsulate avermectin, the utilization rate of avermectin was improved.![]()
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- Jun Cen
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
- State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide and Agricultural Bioengineering, Ministry of Education, Guizhou University, Guiyang, China
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