Development of novel pyridine-based agrochemicals: A review
March 2025
Pyridine-based agrochemical products have become the most commercially successful in the 21st century. About half of the agrochemicals with pyridine scaffold were released, registered or invented only...
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Migrated silicon dioxide nanoparticles activates the rice immunity for systemic resistance against two pathogens
March 2025
Rice, the world's primary staple food, is under severe threat from several devastating diseases. To sustainably management rice diseases, developing safe, environmentally friendly alternatives urgently...
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Plants self-synthesize “agrochemical” to fight pests and diseases
March 2025
In this article, we present recent findings from a Nature Chemical Biology paper that elucidate the mechanism of crucial biosynthetic steps involved in the synthesis of steroidal glycoalkaloids (SGAs),...
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A novel fluorescent probe for MGO detection and its application for monitoring root growth and drought stress in Arabidopsis thaliana
March 2025
Methylglyoxal (MGO) is a vital signaling molecule that related to a variety of pathologies in both animals and plants. However, high levels of MGO are associated with several diseases. Therefore, developing...
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Key players in plant defense: How scaffold protein GAME15 orchestrates the biosynthesis of steroidal defense metabolite
March 2025
GAME15, a scaffold protein, orchestrates the biosynthesis of steroidal glycoalkaloids (a class of compounds with known defensive properties) and steroidal saponins (which contribute to plant defense)...
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Recovery of NH4+‒N and PO43-‒P is Promoted by competitive interactions between M. aeruginosa and MgCO3
March 2025
Here we report that the presence of MgCO3 stimulates the extracellular polymeric substance (EPS) secretion of Microcystis Aeruginosa (M. Aeruginosa). This stimulation led to a significant reduction...
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Cell: Dual-functional ABCH transporter lit the light for pesticide discovery
March 2025
Pesticides play a pivotal role in modern agriculture. However, the pesticide industry faces significant challenges closely linked to major global concerns such as pesticide resistance, environmental...
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Sustainable extraction of personalized plant nano-stimulants from conspecific donor plants to induce mirror biostimulant activity in identical host plants
Available online 28 March 2025
Conventional agrochemical plant biostimulants have been used to increase crop yield and stress resistance, and this strategy continues to be integral to today's farming. While effective, the large-scale...
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Aflatoxin B1 contamination level detection in almond kernels through short wave infrared hyperspectral image analysis
Available online 26 March 2025
Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) is a toxic fungal metabolite that contaminates almonds from cultivation to harvesting. It leads to chronic health problems and significant economic loss to the producers. Therefore,...
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Heuristic ab initio elucidation of low-level impurity structures in clothianidin material
Available online 18 March 2025
Clothianidin (CLO) is an insecticide with a high prevalence in environment and food samples. The identification of structural impurities is of great importance for the development of certified reference...
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Adaptation of lentils to high-temperature stress at phytopathogenic infection and application of molybdenum nanoparticles
Available online 5 March 2025
The study of the impact of high-temperature stress on the plant-phytopathogen system, including using nanoparticles, is relevant in connection with climate changes. Therefore, our work was aimed at...
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Genetically encoded biosensors for spatiotemporal monitoring of plant proteins in growth and stress responses
Available online 4 March 2025
Genetically encoded biosensors are powerful tools for monitoring plant proteins, which could offer high spatial and temporal resolution and help reveal the molecular mechanisms underlying plant growth...
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Fabrication of a nano-herbicide QNC@BA-COF with high control efficiency and reduced side effects
Available online 12 February 2025
The low efficiency of herbicide formulations poses environmental risks during spraying. Nano-based encapsulation technology can enhance utilization efficiency for sustainable agriculture. Covalent organic...
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Design and synthesis of triazole sulfonamide inhibitors of bc1 complex
Available online 1 February 2025
Currently, triazole sulfonamide fungicide could be used to effectively control cucumber downy mildew (CDM), caused by Pseudoperonospora cubensis. In this study, a series of triazole sulfonamide derivatives...
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Insight into the enantioselective of chiral penthiopyrad for serum albumin: Spectroscopic and computational approaches
Available online 7 January 2025
Chiral pesticides, such as penthiopyrad, consist of enantiomers with differing biological activities and toxicological profiles, potentially leading to environmental risks. This study investigates the...
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Amphiphilicity-driven octaphenyl polyoxyethylenes regulate soft microcapsules flexibility for better foliar adhesion and pesticide utilization
December 2024
Pesticide-loaded flexible carriers that allow for deformation and adhesion on crop leaves is an effective way to improve pesticide utilization. In interfacial polymerization, the addition of octaphenyl...
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A smart dual-responsive nanoplatform for delivery of prochloraz for the control of rice blast disease
December 2024
Nano-controlled release formulations present a promising strategy to mitigate pesticide losses and enhance efficiency. In this study, a pH and GSH-responsive nanoplatform using mesoporous organosilica...
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Ethylene and jasmonate as stimulants of latex yield in rubber trees (Hevea brasiliensis): Molecular and physiological mechanisms. A systematic approximation review
December 2024
The rubber tree Hevea brasiliensis (Willd. Ex Adr. De Juss.) Müell Arg.] is an important source of latex for the production natural rubber. Natural rubber is an important biopolymer used in various...
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Scenario-oriented nanopesticides: Shaping nanopesticides for future agriculture
December 2024
Nanopesticides, as a promising technology, bring scientific and technological impetus to sustainable development and green revolution of agriculture. The excellent physicochemical properties, beneficial...
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The Impact of Nanoparticles on Agriculture and Soil, by Nar Singh Chauhan and Sarvajeet Singh Gill.
December 2024
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Design, synthesis and bioactivity of cyclic dinucleotides against Lepidoptera insects
December 2024
Cyclic dinucleotides (CDNs) play important physiological roles in bacteria, mammals and insects as a novel class of signaling molecules. However, the application of CDNs in agricultural pest control...
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Discovery of 4-Hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase inhibitors with novel pharmacophores
December 2024
4-Hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase (HPPD) is pivotal in tyrosine metabolism and essential for plant survival. Its inhibition leads to leaf bleaching and plant death. While current HPPD inhibitors are...
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A timing self-cleaning nanoherbicide: Design of triple-structure nanovectors for weed control and pesticide residues treatment
December 2024
Pesticide residues treatment is a crucial issue for both agricultural production and environmental protection. In recent years, designing self-cleaning nanoformulations has emerged as a promising strategy...
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Bismuth selenide nanosheet layer materials with peroxidase activity for antimicrobial applications
December 2024
A new type of bismuth selenide nanosheet layer material was synthesized by solvent thermal method, which is harmless to human body and can be used in combination with hydrogen peroxide solution as a...
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