Mycosynthesis of chitosan-selenium nanocomposite and its activity as an insecticide against the cotton leafworm Spodoptera littoralis
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-81988-6
Abstract: The cotton leafworm, Spodoptra littoralis, causes great damage to cotton crops. A new, safer method than insecticide is necessary for its control. Selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) are metalloid nanomaterial, with extensive biological activities. They have low… read more here.
Keywords: senps; spectroscopy; selenium; chitosan selenium ... See more keywords
Biogenic Chitosan-Selenium Nanoparticles for Improved Stress Resilience in Rice Seedlings
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DOI: 10.1039/d5nj03475b
Abstract: Salt stress is a major limiting factor in global agricultural production, severely affecting rice yield and quality, particularly during the seedling stage. Nanoparticles (NPs), including green synthesized metallic-based Selenium nanoparticles... read more here.
Keywords: nanoparticles improved; rice; chitosan selenium; selenium nanoparticles ... See more keywords
Synthesis of a Bioactive Composition of Chitosan–Selenium Nanoparticles
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DOI: 10.1134/s0003683822020028
Abstract: A biologically active composition of chitosan-selenium nanoparticles has been developed. Selenium nanoparticles are characterized by a clear bimodal size distribution: 2–3 and ~37 nm. The main active centers of complexation with nanoparticles are the amino… read more here.
Keywords: composition; chitosan selenium; composition chitosan; selenium nanoparticles ... See more keywords