Copper and copper nanoparticles: role in management of insect-pests and pathogenic microbes
Crop losses mainly occur due to biotic factors, which include soil-borne phytopathogens, insect pests, parasites, and predators. The major loss of food in the food industry is due to its spoilage by various microorganisms. With advancement in nanotechnology, the use of nanoparticles in food and agri...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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De Gruyter
2018-08-01
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Series: | Nanotechnology Reviews |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1515/ntrev-2018-0031 |