Immunity-boosting silica nanoparticles could replace pesticides

Pesticides may indeed kill plant pathogens, but they're also harmful to the environment. Newly developed nanoparticles may provide a more eco-friendly alternative, as they boost the immune systems of crop plants, then harmlessly dissolve.Continue ReadingCategory: ScienceTags: Agriculture, University of Fribourg, Nanoparticles, Crops, Plants