Nanochitin whisker enhances insecticidal activity of chemical pesticide for pest insect control and toxicity

Abstract Background Nanomaterials in plant protection promise many benefits over conventional pesticide products. Nano-enabled pesticides may alter the functionality or risk profile of active ingredients. Cationic nanochitin whiskers (NC) possess strong biological activity against wheat aphids. Howe...

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Main Authors: Zhenya Li, Hezhong Wang, Shiheng An, Xinming Yin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-02-01
Series:Journal of Nanobiotechnology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12951-021-00792-w