Hariprabhu Jayaraman

How Plant virus nanoparticles could be a new pest-control ally for farmers.

517 Hits Hariprabhu Jayaraman Sep 25, 2023, 8:49 AM

Engineers have developed a new method for controlling root-damaging nematodes, a key agricultural threat. The researchers produced nanoparticles using plant viruses that can deliver pesticide molecules to previously inaccessible depths in the soil. This 'precise farming' strategy has the potential to reduce environmental toxicity while also lowering farmer costs.

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Risk to Earth's stability and capacity to sustain civilization: How Six of nine planetary boundaries exceeded

538 Hits Hariprabhu Jayaraman Sep 20, 2023, 8:03 AM

Source: University of Copenhagen - The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences Summary: The planetary boundary framework has been updated by a new...