Copper- and Nickel-Catalyzed Coupling Reactions of Aryl Halides in Agrochemical Synthesis
Available online 4 August 2026
The development of sustainable and cost-effective synthetic methodologies is centrally important in modern agrochemical research. Benefiting from the unique electronic structures of 3d transition metals,...
Microfluidic Technology in Agrochemical Development: Advances in Pesticide Synthesis, Nanopesticide Preparation, and On-Chip Sensing
Available online 3 August 2026
Microfluidic technology has emerged as a powerful enabling platform in agrochemical science, offering precise manipulation of minute fluid volumes coupled with enhanced mass and heat transfer efficiency,...
A dual-responsive HACC-modified indoxacarb-loaded mesoporous silica nanoparticles with controlled release and ROS-driven toxicity against Plutella xylostella
Available online 24 July 2026
Plutella xylostella, one of the most destructive pests of cruciferous crops, causes significant economic losses worldwide. Given the limitations of conventional insecticides, including environmental...
Acclimation of soybean in saline-alkali soil by reactive oxygen species-scavenging carbon dots supplemented with calcium ions
Available online 23 July 2026
Carbon dots (CDs) possessing reactive oxygen species (ROS) scavenging activity have emerged as promising agents for enhancing plant tolerance to salt stress. However, their potential in saline-alkali...
A novel amino acid substitution S376P in FgCYP51B confers prothioconazole resistance via distinct binding mode in Fusarium graminearum
Available online 22 July 2026
Fusarium graminearum is the primary causal agent of Fusarium head blight (FHB), a devastating disease frequently managed with sterol demethylation inhibitors (DMIs). Although prothioconazole (Prot)...
Cobalt-encapsulated N-doped carbon nanotube nanozymes generate ROS to suppress Ralstonia solanacearum and prime systemic resistance in tomato
Available online 22 July 2026
Nanomaterials offer new opportunities for sustainable control of crop diseases caused by soil-borne pathogens. Here, cobalt-encapsulated nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes (Co@N-CNTs) with tubular and...
Acrylonitrile-based oxathiapiprolin analogues: A new structural strategy for oomycete fungicide development
Available online 13 July 2026
Oomycete pathogens cause destructive crop diseases worldwide, leading to substantial economic losses and posing a continuous threat to agricultural sustainability. Oxathiapiprolin, the first piperidinyl-thiazole-isoxazoline...
Revisiting fosetyl-Al: mechanisms, systemic behavior and its role as a host-driven tool in integrated management of soil-borne oomycete diseases
Available online 10 July 2026
Soilborne oomycete diseases, represented by Phytophthora and Pythium, pose a persistent challenge to the management of crops and perennial woody plants owing to the long-term survival and recurrent...
Nanobiopesticide based on Cry3Aa@mesoporous silica: improving stability and pesticide activity via support engineering
Available online 8 July 2026
In this study, a nanobiopesticide based on mesoporous silica was prepared as a support for the Bacillus thuringiensis Cry3Aa protein. The selected support material was UVM-7 silica, which has been demonstrated...
Risk assessment and resistance mechanism analysis of phenamacril resistance in Fusarium verticillioides
Available online 8 July 2026
Phenamacril is a cyanoacrylate fungicide with a novel mode of action and strong inhibitory activity against Fusarium species. Fusarium verticillioides is a major maize pathogen that causes maize stem...
Design, synthesis and antifungal activity of novel thiazole sulfonamide derivatives bearing piperidine moiety
Available online 4 July 2026
To develop novel fungicidal candidates, 45 novel thiazole sulfonamide derivatives bearing piperidine moieties were rationally designed and synthesized via active substructure splicing. Bioassay results...
Regioselective [3+2] cyclization for green synthesis of ethyl 1,5-disubstituted-1H-pyrazole-4-carboxylates: Mechanism insights by DFT and bioactivity evaluation
Available online 4 July 2026
Pyrazole-4-carboxylates are versatile precursors for diverse bioactive molecules, yet direct regioselective synthesis remains challenging. Condensations of unsymmetrical 1,3-dicarbonyls afford regioisomeric...
Discovery of 4,5,6-trichloropyridazinone derivatives as potential PSII D1–inhibiting herbicides
June 2026
The application of herbicides remains one of the most efficient and economical strategies for controlling weed populations. In our previous study, 4,5,6-trichloropyridazinone D was firstly found with...
Construction of star polycation-enabled delivery system for pymetrozine nanometerization: Enhanced aphid control and excellent ecological safety
June 2026
The long-term irrational use of conventional chemical pesticides places considerable pressure on agroecosystems. As an emerging tool, nanotechnology shows great promise for enhancing pesticide activity...
Gibberellin biosynthesis inhibitors in wheat and rice: architectural regulation, agronomic trade-offs, and emerging opportunities
June 2026
Gibberellins (GAs) are central regulators of plant architecture, and their targeted modulation has played a pivotal role in crop improvement. The introduction of semi-dwarf wheat and rice through mutations...
How parasitic plants can avoid self-attack
June 2026
We spotlight recent findings from a Science paper that provide molecular insights into how parasitic plants avoid inducing haustorium development in their own or closely related species. A uridine diphosphate-dependent...
Duckweed as a sustainable protein source: Effects of fertilizer regimes on growth, protein yield, and functional properties
June 2026
Duckweed offers potential as a sustainable protein source in Sri Lanka. This study optimized growth, protein content, and safety in four wild varieties; Spirodela polyrhiza (SP), Lemna minor (LM), Lemna...
Novel plant growth promoting molecules: A comprehensive review
June 2026
This study provides a comprehensive review of novel organic small molecules with plant growth-promoting activity that were reported internationally between 2005 and 2026. It aims to offer a systematic...
Systematic evaluation of PLGA as a pesticide carrier: Impact on cucumber seedling growth and metabolic pathways
June 2026
Poly (lactic acid-glycolic acid) copolymer (PLGA) is recognized for its excellent mechanical properties and low toxicity, leading to its widespread use in the medical industry. Additionally, it shows...
Biosynthesis and antifungal activity of silver nanoparticles against Nigrospora oryzae
June 2026
Fungal diseases substantially constrain potato production by impairing fundamental physiological processes. In greenhouse-grown seedlings, Nigrospora oryzae (N. oryzae) was identified as the etiological...
PBAT/PPCP biodegradable mulching films with enhanced weatherability and water barrier properties for increased cotton yields
June 2026
Agricultural "white pollution" drives demand for fully biodegradable mulching films, among which poly (butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) (PBAT) films are especially attractive due to their excellent...
Development of biosafety pyrazole-5-sulfonamide derivatives for sustainable control of peanut stem rot
June 2026
Sclerotium rolfsii threatens global peanut production with 15–80 % yield losses. Fungicide resistance to SDHIs (e.g., thifluzamide) and triazoles demands novel antifungal agents. Nineteen pyrazole-5-sulfonamide...
Utilizing cationic liposome to co-deliver poly-siRNA and chlorantraniliprole complexes: A new strategy for overcoming insecticide resistance in Plutella xylostella (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae)
June 2026
The diamondback moth (Plutella xylostella) is a widely distributed pest recognized for its damaging effects on cruciferous crops and its rapid development of resistance to insecticides, particularly...
Nanosensors convert H2O2 to machine-learnable thermal signatures in plants
June 2026
Abiotic stresses including drought and salt can severely inhibit plant growth and represent major threats to agricultural productivity. Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) serves as a key signaling mediator in...
Roburic acid represents a novel non-aromatic scaffold for multitarget insect chitinase inhibitor
June 2026
Natural products capable of simultaneously inhibiting multiple insect chitinases represent promising candidates for the developing environmentally benign insecticides. Currently, the vast majority of...