Entomotoxicity and biosafety assessment of PEGylated acephate nanoparticles: A biologically safe alternative to neurotoxic pesticides

Pradhan, Sambhu Nath; Roy, Indrani; Lodh, Gopal; Patra, Prasun; Choudhury, Samrat Roy; Samanta, Arunava; Goswami, Arunava

doi:10.1080/03601234.2013.774891

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“…Moreover, soil microorganisms can reach up to AI molecules located at the surface of the nanoparticles and the AIs, which are located within the core portion, are not accessible for microorganisms and thereby we can say that availability of AI is also dependent on its location and distribution within the nanoformulation. Difference between the effi ciency of AI within different types of nanoformulations and for different organism is highly dependent on the char-acteristic of nanoformulation and the organism (Kumar et al 2013 ;Pradhan et al 2013 ).…”

Section: Nanocides (Pesticides and Herbicides)mentioning

confidence: 99%

Nanoparticles: The Next Generation Technology for Sustainable Agriculture

Panpatte

Jhala

Shelat

et al. 2016

Microbial Inoculants in Sustainable Agricultural Productivity

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Agri-nanotechnology has the potential to transform the agricultural practices. Nanoparticles of interest can be produced both by various physical and chemical methods. The biogenetic production of nanoparticles is now of high interest due to simplicity of the procedures and their versatility. Several species of bacteria and plants are able to synthesize nanoparticles or help in the process of their production. Implementation of nanoparticlebased smart delivery system and nanosensors holds the promise of controlled release of agrochemicals and site-targeted delivery of various macromolecules needed for improved plant disease resistance, effi cient nutrient utilization and improved plant defence in an environment-friendly manner. Nanoparticle-mediated plant transformation has the potential for genetic modifi cation of plant improvement.

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Section: Nanocides (Pesticides and Herbicides)mentioning

confidence: 99%

Nanoparticles: The Next Generation Technology for Sustainable Agriculture

Panpatte

Jhala

Shelat

et al. 2016

Microbial Inoculants in Sustainable Agricultural Productivity

134

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“…Disruption of soil bacteria and plants was reduced upon use of nanopesticides and nanoformulations of carbofuran and acephate (Kumar et al, 2013). Lower toxicity of nano‐acephate to non‐target organisms was observed when compared to the conventional commercial formulation of acephate (Pankaj et al, 2012; Pradhan et al, 2013). Nanoconstructs of polymeric nanocapsules incorporated with the pyrethroid bifenthrin (nCAP4‐BIF) displayed superior release over time and transport potential (Petosa et al, 2017).…”

Section: Plant Health Managementmentioning

confidence: 99%

Nanomaterials for Agricultural and Ecological Defense Applications: Active Agents and Sensors

Sharma

Kumar

Patel

et al. 2021

WIREs Nanomed Nanobiotechnol

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The world we live in today is overpopulated with an unprecedented number of people competing for fewer and fewer precious resources. The struggle to efficiently steward and manage these resources is a global problem in need of concrete and urgent solutions. Nanomaterials have driven innovation in diverse industrial sectors including military, aviation, electronic, and medical among others. Nanoscale materials possess unique surfaces and exquisite opto‐electronic properties that make them uniquely suited to environmental, biological, and ecological defense applications. A tremendous upsurge of research activity in these areas is evident from the exponential increase in publications worldwide. Here we review recent applications of nanomaterials toward soil health and management, abiotic and biotic stress management, plant defense, delivery of the RNA Interference (RNAi), plant growth, manufacture of agro‐products, and ecological investigations related to farming. For example, nanomaterial constructs have been used to counter environmental stresses and in plant defense and disease diagnosis. Nanosensor chemistries have been developed to monitor water quality and measure specific pollutant levels. Specific nanomaterials such as silver, iron oxide, and zinc oxide proffer protection to plants from pathogens. This review describes progress in nanomaterial‐based agricultural and ecological defense and seeks to identify factors that would enable their wider commercialization and deployment. This article is categorized under: Diagnostic Tools > Biosensing Toxicology and Regulatory Issues in Nanomedicine > Toxicology of Nanomaterials Diagnostic Tools > Diagnostic Nanodevices

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“…In PEGylated acephate NPs the active pesticidal component was found to be successfully incorporated in nanocapsules, retained greater functional integrity over time and was significantly more efficacious than the regular acephate. This indicates that these nanocapsules could be used as biologically safe alternative to neurotoxic pesticides [191].…”

Section: Nanoinsecticidesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Application Of Nanotechnology In Agriculture And Food Industry, Its Prospects And Risks

Jampílek

Kráľová

2015

Ecological Chemistry and Engineering S

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Nanoagrochemicals, such as nanopesticides, nanofertilizers or plant growth stimulating nanosystems, were primarily designed to increase solubility, enhance bioavailability, targeted delivery, controlled release and/or protection against degradation resulting in the reduced amount of applied active ingredients and finally in a decrease of dose-dependent toxicity/burden. This paper is a comprehensive up-to-date review related to the preparation and the biological activity of nanoformulations enabling gradual release of active ingredient into weeds and the body of pests and controlled release of nutrients to plants. The attention is also devoted to the decrease of direct environmental burden and economic benefits due to application of nanoformulations, where less amount of active ingredient is needed to achieve the same biological effect in comparison with bulk. The application of nanotechnology in the areas such as food packaging, food security, encapsulation of nutrients and development of new functional products is analysed. The use of nanoparticles in biosensors for detection of pathogens and contaminants as well as in DNA and gene delivery is discussed as well. Benefits and health risks of nanoagrochemicals are highlighted, and special attention is given to nanoecotoxicology and guidelines and regulatory documents related to the use of nanoformulations in agriculture and food industry.

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Entomotoxicity and biosafety assessment of PEGylated acephate nanoparticles: A biologically safe alternative to neurotoxic pesticides

Cited by 43 publications

References 24 publications

Nanoparticles: The Next Generation Technology for Sustainable Agriculture

Nanoparticles: The Next Generation Technology for Sustainable Agriculture

Nanomaterials for Agricultural and Ecological Defense Applications: Active Agents and Sensors

Application Of Nanotechnology In Agriculture And Food Industry, Its Prospects And Risks

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