Nanoparticles made from plant viruses could be farmers’ new ally in pest control

24 November 2023

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Engineers have devised a new solution to control a major agricultural menace, root-damaging nematodes. Using plant viruses, the researchers created nanoparticles that can deliver pesticide molecules to previously inaccessible depths in the soil. This ‘precision farming’ approach could potentially minimize environmental toxicity and cut costs for farmers.

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