A collaborative study led by Professor Vittoria Raffa at the University of Pisa and Assistant Professor Fabian Raudzus ...

Nile University researchers developed innovative wound dressings using natural extracts like Aloe Vera to create silver ...

Phosphorus (P) is a critical nutrient for plant growth, but conventional fertilizers often suffer from inefficiencies and environmental drawbacks.

A new UC Riverside-led study reveals how common small particles produced by nature as well as human activities can transform upon entering plant cells and weaken plants' ability to turn sunlight into ...

As climate change fuels the spread of plant diseases worldwide, a new nanoparticle smart spray could help crops defend themselves by blocking harmful bacteria from entering through tiny pores in ...

Kochi: A team of multi-institutional researchers discovered a novel method for synthesising silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using the unique pitcher secretion of the Nepenthes ventrata, an ...

“My research harnesses the incredible potential of plant-derived nanoparticles alongside computational drug discovery to deliver more targeted, less invasive cancer treatments,” Olawale explained.

Nanoparticles possess distinct characteristics. These include a high surface area-to-volume ratio and increased reactivity, which bolsters plant defences against abiotic stress.

A new plant-based nanoparticle treatment for glioblastoma, the fastest growing and most aggressive form of brain cancer, has been developed by scientists in China and the US.

Plant-Based Nanoparticles:: A Natural Breakthrough From the research, these molecules self-assemble into spindle-shaped nanoparticles which are very small in size, about 50-80 nm in width and ...

A new form of agricultural pest control could one day take root—one that treats crop infestations deep under the ground in a targeted manner with less pesticide. Engineers at the University of ...

Nanoparticles made from plant viruses could be farmers' new ally in pest control Date: September 21, 2023 Source: University of California - San Diego Summary: Engineers have devised a new ...