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Engineered Nanomaterials: A Sustainable Pesticide Alternative?

10/10/2025

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Researchers are evaluating engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) as sustainable alternatives to pesticides, aiming to boost plant immunity and growth.
Foliar ENM applications, including lanthanum and selenium, have reduced disease severity in rice and tobacco.
The use of food waste, such as sugar beet pulp and radish leaves, is studied to activate plant defenses and provide bioactive compounds for health use.

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Story summary

Researchers are evaluating engineered nanomaterials (ENMs) as sustainable alternatives to pesticides, aiming to boost plant immunity and growth.
Foliar ENM applications, including lanthanum and selenium, have reduced disease severity in rice and tobacco.
The use of food waste, such as sugar beet pulp and radish leaves, is studied to activate plant defenses and provide bioactive compounds for health use.