Agriculture, micro/nanotechnology and environment: from evaluation of the mechanisms of action to studies of transport and toxicity

• Grant number: 17/21004-5
• Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants
• Start date: September 01, 2018
• End date: February 29, 2024
• Field of knowledge: Biological Sciences - Biochemistry - Chemistry of Macromolecules
• Principal Investigator: Leonardo Fernandes Fraceto
• Grantee: Leonardo Fernandes Fraceto
• Host Institution: Instituto de Ciência e Tecnologia. Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP). Campus de Sorocaba. Sorocaba , SP, Brazil
• City of the host institution: Sorocaba
• Principal investigators: Ricardo Antonio Polanczyk
• Associated researchers: Alejandra Bravo ; Carlos Alberto Pérez ; Claudia Bueno dos Reis Martinez ; Claudio Martin Jonsson ; Daiana Silva de Ávila ; Gerson Araujo de Medeiros ; Halley Caixeta de Oliveira ; Juliana Lischka Sampaio Mayer ; Luciana de Matos Alves Pinto ; Marcelo Bispo de Jesus ; Renata de Lima ; Renato Grillo ; Ricardo Antonio Polanczyk ; Vera Lucia Scherholz Salgado de Castro
• Associated research grant(s): 23/00285-7 - Unraveling carbon-based nanomaterial fate in plants for safer agricultural practices, AP.R SPRINT
• Associated scholarship(s): 23/05321-1 - Development of Nanoformulations containing Essential Oils to control nematodes in Agriculture, BP.MS; 22/11889-8 - Development of natural nanoherbicides and the study of mechanisms of toxicity and activity, BP.PD; 22/02559-4 - Lignin nanoparticles (NPLs) encapsulating AIA: potential use and its influence on morphophysiology in crops of economic interest, BP.DR; + associated scholarships 22/02578-9 - Synthesis of biogenic silver and iron nanoparticles using plant growth-promoting bacteria for use in agriculture, BP.DR; 22/11656-3 - Application of lignin nanoparticles containing auxin in cherry tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) seeds: morphometric, anatomical and physiological analyses., BP.IC; 21/12643-0 - Association of biogenic silica nanoparticles obtained from rice husk as a strategy to increase the bioavailability of Beauveria bassiana for pest control, BP.PD; 20/12769-0 - Gold nanoparticles encapsulated in nanocarriers of pesticide as a potential label for understanding its fate in plants, BP.IC; 20/05816-2 - Study of the capping of biogenic nanoparticles and their correlation with toxicity and activity in the control of phytopathogens, BP.PD; 19/22360-5 - Encapsulation of Beauveria bassiana (Hypocreales: Cordycipitaceae) in polymeric microparticles by spray-drying technique to control Tetranychus urticae (Acari: Tetranichydae), BP.IC; 18/21142-1 - Encapsulation of Bacillus thuringiensis (Bacillales: Bacillaceae) in polymeric microparticles and association with nanoencapsulated chemical agent: evaluation of biological activity and mechanisms of action, BP.PD; 19/14829-3 - Study of the interaction of pesticides and nanopesticides with soil, BP.IC; 19/12257-2 - Evaluation of environmental security of nanoatrazine and azadiractin, BP.TT; 18/23608-8 - Development of labelled nanopesticides aiming studies of mechanism of action and toxicity, BP.PD - associated scholarships

Abstract

Modern agriculture can no longer be based on the intensive use of agricultural inputs that affect the environment. In this way, researchers, farmers and consumers must evolve towards ecologically and economically satisfactory production, in addition, new technologies must be adopted in order to optimize productivity while maintaining sustainable environment base. In this sense, there is a search for more sustainable practices to meet the premises of integrated pest and disease management in agriculture. Based on this scenario, this thematic proposal aims to elucidate the mechanisms of action and toxicity of systems based on micro and nanotechnology for pest control in agriculture, as well as to study the fate of these systems in the environment, with the intention of producing scientific knowledge necessary for understanding of the phenomena and processes that govern its biological activity. It should be emphasized that the present project has a strong multiplier character in the area of micro/nanotechnology in the scientific environment, due to the large number of research groups and institutions involved with the topic. In addition to the proposed scientific impact, we emphasize that the proposal, due to the participation of researchers, teachers, undergraduate and graduate students, will certainly have a great impact on the dissemination and improvement of the methods used, aiming at the use of more sustainable practices for pest control and diseases in agriculture. (AU)

Scientific publications

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(The scientific publications listed on this page originate from the Web of Science or SciELO databases. Their authors have cited FAPESP grant or fellowship project numbers awarded to Principal Investigators or Fellowship Recipients, whether or not they are among the authors. This information is collected automatically and retrieved directly from those bibliometric databases.)

MONTEIRO, RENATA APARECIDA; CAMARA, MARCELA CANDIDO; DE OLIVEIRA, JHONES LUIZ; RAMOS CAMPOS, ESTEFANIA VANGELIE; CARVALHO, LUCAS BRAGANCA; DE FREITAS PROENCA, PATRICIA LUIZA; GUILGER-CASAGRANDE, MARIANA; LIMA, RENATA; DO NASCIMENTO, JOACIR; GONCALVES, KELLY CRISTINA; et al. Zein based-nanoparticles loaded botanical pesticides in pest control: An enzyme stimuli-responsive approach aiming sustainable agriculture. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, v. 417, SEP 5 2021. (17/21004-5, 17/13328-5, 18/21142-1, 18/23608-8, 20/05816-2)

BARTOLUCCI, CECILIA; ANTONACCI, AMINA; ARDUINI, FABIANA; MOSCONE, DANILA; FRACETO, LEONARDO; CAMPOS, ESTEFANIA; ATTAALLAH, RAOUIA; AMINE, AZIZ; ZANARDI, CHIARA; CUBILLANA-AGUILERA, LAURA M.; et al. Green nanomaterials fostering agrifood sustainability. TRAC-TRENDS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY, v. 125, APR 2020. (19/05100-0, 17/21004-5, 17/24402-1)

MUJTABA, MUHAMMAD; KHAWAR, KHALID MAHMOOD; CAMARA, MARCELA CANDIDO; CARVALHO, LUCAS BRAGANCA; FRACETO, LEONARDO FERNANDES; MORSI, RANIA E.; ELSABEE, MAHER Z.; KAYA, MURAT; LABIDI, JALEL; ULLAH, HIDAYAT; et al. Chitosan-based delivery systems for plants: A brief overview of recent advances and future directions. International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, v. 154, p. 683-697, JUL 1 2020. (18/23608-8, 17/21004-5)

TESSER, MARIA EDUARDA; DE PAULA, ANGELICA ALVES; RISSO, WAGNER EZEQUIEL; MONTEIRO, RENATA APARECIDA; SANTO PEREIRA, ANDERSON DO ESPIRITO; FRACETO, LEONARDO FERNANDES; DOS REIS MARTINEZ, CLAUDIA BUENO. Sublethal effects of waterborne copper and copper nanoparticles on the freshwater Neotropical teleost Prochilodus lineatus: A comparative approach. Science of The Total Environment, v. 704, FEB 20 2020. (17/21004-5)

DE ALBUQUERQUE, FELICIA PEREIRA; DE OLIVEIRA, JHONES LUIZ; MOSCHINI-CARLOS, VIVIANE; FRACETO, LEONARDO FERNANDES. An overview of the potential impacts of atrazine in aquatic environments: Perspectives for tailored solutions based on nanotechnology. Science of The Total Environment, v. 700, JAN 15 2020. (18/21142-1, 17/21004-5)

SANTO PEREIRA, ANDERSON DO ESPIRITO; OLIVEIRA, HALLEY CAIXETA; FRACETO, LEONARDO FERNANDES. Polymeric nanoparticles as an alternative for application of gibberellic acid in sustainable agriculture: a field study. SCIENTIFIC REPORTS, v. 9, MAY 9 2019. (17/21004-5)

DE OLIVEIRA, JHONES L.; CAMPOS, ESTEFANIA V. R.; CAMARA, MARCELA CANDIDO; DELLA VECHIA, JAQUELINE FRANCIOSI; SOARES DE MATOS, SIDNEIA TEREZINHA; DE ANDRADE, DANIEL JUNIOR; GONCALVES, KELLY CRISTINA; DO NASCIMENTO, JOACIR; POLANCZYK, RICARDO ANTONIO; DE ARAUJO, DANIELE RIBEIRO; et al. Hydrogels Containing Botanical Repellents Encapsulated in Zein Nanoparticles for Crop Protection. ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS, v. 3, n. 1, p. 207-217, JAN 2020. (14/20286-9, 17/21004-5)

PREISLER, ANA C.; PEREIRA, ANDERSON E. S.; CAMPOS, ESTEFANIA V. R.; DALAZEN, GILIARDI; FRACETO, LEONARDO F.; OLIVEIRA, HALLEY C.. Atrazine nanoencapsulation improves pre-emergence herbicidal activity against Bidens pilosa without enhancing long-term residual effect on Glycine max. Pest Management Science, v. 76, n. 1, p. 141-149, JAN 2020. (17/21004-5)

LUIS, ANGELICA I. S.; CAMPOS, ESTEFANIA V. R.; DE OLIVEIRA, JHONES L.; GUILGER-CASAGRANDE, MARIANA; DE LIMA, RENATA; CASTANHA, RODRIGO F.; DE CASTRO, VERA L. S. S.; FRACETO, LEONARDO F.. Zein Nanoparticles Impregnated with Eugenol and Garlic Essential Oils for Treating Fish Pathogens. ACS OMEGA, v. 5, n. 25, p. 15557-15566, JUN 30 2020. (17/21004-5)

DE OLIVEIRA, JHONES L.; CAMPOS, ESTEFANIA V. R.; GERMANO-COSTA, TAIS; LIMA, RENATA; DELLA VECHIA, JAQUELINE FRANCIOSI; SOARES, SIDNEIA TEREZINHA; DE ANDRADE, DANIEL JUNIOR; GONCALVES, KELLY CRISTINA; DO NASCIMENTO, JOACIR; POLANCZYK, RICARDO ANTONIO; et al. Association of zein nanoparticles with botanical compounds for effective pest control systems. Pest Management Science, v. 75, n. 7, p. 1855-1865, JUL 2019. (17/21004-5, 14/20286-9)

GUILGER-CASAGRANDE, MARIANA; GERMANO-COSTA, TAIS; PASQUOTO-STIGLIANI, TATIANE; FRACETO, LEONARDO FERNANDES; DE LIMA, RENATA. Biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles employing Trichoderma harzianum with enzymatic stimulation for the control of Sclerotinia sclerotiorum. SCIENTIFIC REPORTS, v. 9, OCT 4 2019. (16/13692-6, 17/13328-5, 17/21004-5)

SANTOS, E.; MONTANHA, G. S.; GOMES, M. H. F.; DURAN, N. M.; CORREA, C. G.; ROMEU, S. L. Z.; PEREIRA, A. E. S.; OLIVEIRA, J. L.; ALMEIDA, E.; PEREZ-DE-LUQUE, A.; et al. Are nanomaterials leading to more efficient agriculture? Outputs from 2009 to 2022 research metadata analysis. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE-NANO, v. 9, n. 10, p. 14-pg., 2022-08-19. (20/11178-9, 17/16375-4, 16/50014-6, 17/21004-5, 20/11546-8, 20/07721-9)

CARVALHO, LUCAS BRAGANCA; GODOY, ISABELA SILVA; PREISLER, ANA CRISTINA; PROENCA, PATRICIA LUIZA DE FREITAS; SARAIVA-SANTOS, TELMA; VERRI JR, WALDICEU APARECIDO; OLIVEIRA, HALLEY CAIXETA; DALAZEN, GILIARDI; FRACETO, LEONARDO FERNANDES. Pre-emergence herbicidal efficiency and uptake of atrazine-loaded zein nanoparticles: a sustainable alternative to weed control. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE-NANO, v. 10, n. 6, p. 15-pg., 2023-04-21. (18/23608-8, 17/21004-5)

GOMES, SUSANA I. L.; CAMPOS, ESTEFANIA V. R.; FRACETO, LEONARDO F.; GRILLO, RENATO; SCOTT-FORDSMAND, JANECK J.; AMORIM, MONICA J. B.. High-throughput transcriptomics reveals the mechanisms of nanopesticides - nanoformulation, commercial formulation, active ingredient - finding safe and sustainable-by-design (SSbD) options for the environment. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE-NANO, v. 9, n. 6, p. 13-pg., 2022-05-04. (17/21004-5, 17/24402-1)

PASQUOTO-STIGLIANI, TATIANE; GUILGER-CASAGRANDE, MARIANA; CAMPOS, ESTEFANIA V. R.; GERMANO-COSTA, TAIS; BILESKY-JOSE, NATALIA; MIGLIORINI, BIANCA B.; FEITOSA, LEANDRO O.; SOUSA, BRUNO T.; DE OLIVEIRA, HALLEY C.; FRACETO, LEONARDO F.; et al. Titanium biogenic nanoparticles to help the growth of Trichoderma harzianum to be used in biological control. JOURNAL OF NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY, v. 21, n. 1, p. 21-pg., 2023-05-25. (16/13692-6, 20/05816-2, 17/13328-5, 17/21004-5)

BAIGORRIA, E.; DOS SANTOS, S. SOUZA; DE MOURA, M. R.; FRACETO, L. F.. Nanocomposite hydrogels 3D printed for application in water remediation. MATERIALS TODAY CHEMISTRY, v. 30, p. 14-pg., 2023-05-04. (13/07296-2, 19/06170-1, 17/21004-5)

PEREIRA, ANDERSON DO ESPIRITO SANTO; DE OLIVEIRA, JHONES LUIZ; SAVASSA, SUSILAINE MAIRA; ROGERIO, CAROLINA BARBARA; DE MEDEIROS, GERSON ARAUJO; FRACETO, LEONARDO FERNANDES. Lignin nanoparticles: New insights for a sustainable agriculture. JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION, v. 345, p. 16-pg., 2022-04-15. (17/21004-5, 18/21142-1, 20/12779-6, 20/05415-8)

BOFF, JESSICA S.; REIS, ALEXANDRE C.; DE OLIVEIRA, JHONES L.; GROSS, RENATA B.; FRACETO, LEONARDO F.; MELO, ADRIANO A.; BERNARDI, ODERLEI. Development and biological evaluation of nanoencapsulated-based pyrethroids with synergists for resistance management of two soybean pests: insights for new insecticide formulations. Pest Management Science, v. 79, n. 3, p. 9-pg., 2022-11-29. (17/21004-5, 18/21142-1)

TESSER, MARIA EDUARDA; GUILGER, MARIANA; BILESKY-JOSE, NATALIA; RISSO, WAGNER EZEQUIEL; DE LIMA, RENATA; DOS REIS MARTINEZ, CLAUDIA BUENO. Biogenic metallic nanoparticles (Ag, TiO2, Fe) as potential fungicides for agriculture: are they safe for the freshwater mussel Anodontites trapesialis?. Chemosphere, v. 309, p. 11-pg., 2022-10-06. (17/21004-5)

TAKESHITA, VANESSA; CAMPOS, ESTEFANIA V. R.; RODRIGUES, JESSICA S.; FRACETO, LEONARDO F.. Opinion: Hybrid nanoparticle systems - Two-way delivery approach for agriculture. PLANT NANO BIOLOGY, v. 6, p. 5-pg., 2023-11-01. (17/21004-5, 22/00509-0, 19/04758-1)

CAMARGO, JESSICA ROCHA; ORZARI, LUIZ OTAVIO; RODRIGUES, JESSICA DE SOUZA; DE LIMA, LUCAS FELIPE; PAIXAO, THIAGO REGIS LONGO CESAR; FRACETO, LEONARDO FERNANDES; JANEGITZ, BRUNO CAMPOS. Advancements in disposable electrochemical systems for sustainable agriculture monitoring: Trends, gaps, and applied examples. TRAC-TRENDS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY, v. 180, p. 14-pg., 2024-09-13. (17/21004-5, 22/03399-0, 21/10639-5, 19/04758-1, 19/23342-0, 23/12589-0, 23/00246-1, 23/06793-4, 19/23177-0, 22/00509-0, 23/00335-4)

MARUYAMA, CINTIA RODRIGUES; BILESKY-JOSE, NATALIA; DE LIMA, RENATA; FRACETO, LEONARDO FERNANDES. Encapsulation of Trichoderma harzianum Preserves Enzymatic Activity and Enhances the Potential for Biological Control. FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY, v. 8, p. 14-pg., 2020-03-25. (17/21004-5, 15/18231-4)

BARTOLUCCI, CECILIA; SCOGNAMIGLIO, VIVIANA; ANTONACCI, AMINA; FRACETO, LEONARDO FERNANDES. What makes nanotechnologies applied to agriculture green?. NANO TODAY, v. 43, p. 5-pg., 2022-01-10. (17/21004-5)

PREISLER, ANA CRISTINA; CARVALHO, LUCAS BRAGANCA; SARAIVA-SANTOS, TELMA; VERRI JR, WALDICEU APARECIDO; SAMPAIO MAYER, JULIANA LISCHKA; FRACETO, LEONARDO FERNANDES; DALAZEN, GILIARDI; OLIVEIRA, HALLEY CAIXETA. Interaction of Nanoatrazine and Target Organism: Evaluation of Fate and Photosystem II Inhibition in Hydroponically Grown Mustard (Brassica juncea) Plants. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, v. 70, n. 25, p. 9-pg., 2022-06-08. (17/21004-5, 18/23608-8)

MEIRELLES, LAURA NOBREGA; MESQUITA, EMILY; CORREA, THAIS ALMEIDA; BITENCOURT, RICARDO DE OLIVEIRA BARBOSA; OLIVEIRA, JHONES LUIZ; FRACETO, LEONARDO FERNANDES; CAMARGO, MARIANA GUEDES; BITTENCOURT, VANIA RITA ELIAS PINHEIRO. Encapsulation of entomopathogenic fungal conidia: evaluation of stability and control potential of Rhipicephalus microplus. TICKS AND TICK-BORNE DISEASES, v. 14, n. 4, p. 10-pg., 2023-04-25. (18/21142-1, 17/21004-5)

SANTOS, WILLIAN DE PAULA; TAVARES, LETICIA PADUAN; PONTES, CAROLINA GUERRA; RISSO, WAGNER EZEQUIEL; TOCI, ALINE THEODORO; DE OLIVEIRA, JHONES LUIS; FRACETO, LEONARDO FERNANDES; MARTINEZ, CLAUDIA BUENO DOS REIS. Assessing the impacts of nanoencapsulated geraniol on amphibians: A step toward sustainable pesticide alternatives?. COMPARATIVE BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY C-TOXICOLOGY & PHARMACOLOGY, v. 296, p. 14-pg., 2025-10-01. (21/10639-5, 17/21004-5)

SILVA, MILENA APARECIDA DOS SANTOS; ALVIM, TIAGO TOMIAMA; DE OLIVEIRA, JHONES LUIS; FRACETO, LEONARDO FERNANDES; MARTINEZ, CLAUDIA BUENO DOS REIS. Assessing nanoencapsulated geraniol as a safer pesticide alternative: insights from biomarker responses in a neotropical fish species. ECOTOXICOLOGY, v. N/A, p. 15-pg., 2025-05-16. (21/10639-5, 17/21004-5)

RODRIGUES, JESSICA S.; TAKESHITA, VANESSA; CAMPOS, ESTEFANIA V. R.; DE FREITAS, AMANDA S. M.; DE LIMA, VITOR H.; FRACETO, LEONARDO F.. Lignocellulosic Biomass in Nanopesticides: A Path toward Sustainable Agriculture. ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING, v. 12, n. 27, p. 23-pg., 2024-06-22. (17/21004-5, 22/03399-0, 21/10639-5, 19/04758-1, 22/00509-0, 23/00335-4)

FORINI, MARIANA M. L.; PONTES, MONTCHARLES S.; ANTUNES, DEBORA R.; DE LIMA, PEDRO H. C.; SANTOS, JAQUELINE S.; SANTIAGO, ETENALDO F.; GRILLO, RENATO. Nano-enabled weed management in agriculture: From strategic design to enhanced herbicidal activity. PLANT NANO BIOLOGY, v. 1, p. 13-pg., 2022-06-01. (17/21004-5, 20/12769-0)

LOUSADA, MARIA E.; MALDONADO, EDUARDO A. LOPEZ; NTHUNYA, LEBEA N.; MOSAI, ALSENO; ANTUNES, MARIA LUCIA PEREIRA; FRACETO, LEONARDO F.; BAIGORRIA, ESTEFANIA. Nanoclays and mineral derivates applied to pesticide water remediation. JOURNAL OF CONTAMINANT HYDROLOGY, v. 259, p. 13-pg., 2023-11-18. (13/07296-2, 17/21004-5, 19/06170-1)

PROENCA, PATRICIA LUIZA DE FREITAS; CAMPOS, ESTEFANIA VANGELIE RAMOS; COSTA, TAIS GERMANO; DE LIMA, RENATA; PREISLER, ANA CRISTINA; DE OLIVEIRA, HALLEY CAIXETA; DA ROCHA, CLAUDIANE MARTINS; DE ANDRADE, DANIEL JUNIOR; GONCALVES, KELLY CRISTINA; POLANCZYK, RICARDO ANTONIO; et al. Curcumin and carvacrol co-loaded zein nanoparticles: Comprehensive preparation and assessment of biological activities in pest control. PLANT NANO BIOLOGY, v. 8, p. 11-pg., 2024-04-13. (17/21004-5, 22/03399-0, 21/10639-5, 23/14102-1, 22/00509-0)

PROENCA, PATRICIA LUIZA DE FREITAS; CAMPOS, ESTEFANIA VANGELIE RAMOS; PREISLER, ANA CRISTINA; DIONISIO, AMANDA MARTINS; OLIVEIRA, HALLEY CAIXETA; VERRI JR, WALDICEU APARECIDO; FRACETO, LEONARDO FERNANDES. Unraveling nanocarrier dynamics: Insights into the foliar application, uptake, and translocation of fluorescently-labeled zein nanoparticles in soybean plants. PLANT NANO BIOLOGY, v. 14, p. 12-pg., 2025-10-13. (17/21004-5, 24/07260-2, 22/00509-0, 21/10639-5, 19/04758-1, 22/03399-0)

SILVA, GIOVANNA MOURA; CAMPOS, ESTEFANIA VANGELIE RAMOS; DE OLIVEIRA, FELIPE FRANCO; RODRIGUES, JESSICA DE SOUZA; PROENCA, PATRICIA LUIZA DE FREITAS; MELO, ADRIANO ARRUE; FRACETO, LEONARDO FERNANDES. Harnessing nanotechnology and bio-based agents: Advanced strategies for sustainable soybean nematode management. PLANT NANO BIOLOGY, v. 13, p. 15-pg., 2025-08-01. (17/21004-5, 23/00335-4, 23/06505-9, 21/10639-5, 23/05321-1)

OLIVEIRA, HALLEY C.; MELO, ADRIANO A.; FRACETO, LEONARDO F.. Opinion: Nanotechnology and agriculture in the tropical region: The perspective of the National Institute of Science and Technology in Brazil. PLANT NANO BIOLOGY, v. 10, p. 3-pg., 2024-12-09. (21/10639-5, 17/21004-5)

TAKESHITA, VANESSA; MUNHOZ-GARCIA, GUSTAVO VINICIOS; PINACIO, CAMILA WERK; CARDOSO, BRIAN CINTRA; NALIN, DANIEL; TORNISIELO, VALDEMAR LUIZ; FRACETO, LEONARDO FERNANDES. Availability of Metribuzin-Loaded Polymeric Nanoparticles in Different Soil Systems: An Important Study on the Development of Safe Nanoherbicides. PLANTS-BASEL, v. 11, n. 23, p. 17-pg., 2022-12-01. (22/00718-8, 19/04758-1, 17/21004-5, 21/03455-5, 22/01554-9)

WU, JUAN; ZHAI, YUJIA; MONIKH, FAZEL ABDOLAHPUR; ARENAS-LAGO, DANIEL; GRILLO, RENATO; VIJVER, MARTINA G.; PEIJNENBURG, WILLIE J. G. M.. The Differences between the Effects of a Nanoformulation and a Conventional Form of Atrazine to Lettuce: Physiological Responses, Defense Mechanisms, and Nutrient Displacement. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, v. 69, n. 42, p. 12527-12540, OCT 27 2021. (17/21004-5)

SARAIVA, NARIANI ROCHA; RONCATO, JULIANA FOLETTO FREDO; PASCOLI, MONICA; MACEDO E SOUSA, JOAO MARCOS FONSECA; WINDBERG, JR., LUIZ FELIPE; ROSSATTO, FERNANDA CRISTINA POSSAMAI; SOARES, JEFFERSON DE JESUS; DENARDIN, ELTON LUIS GASPAROTTO; PUNTEL, ROBSON LUIZ; ZIMMER, KARINE RIGON; et al. Clove oil-loaded zein nanoparticles as potential bioinsecticide agent with low toxicity. SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY AND PHARMACY, v. 24, DEC 2021. (17/21004-5, 15/17120-4)

ZHAI, YUJIA; ABDOLAHPUR MONIKH, FAZEL; WU, JUAN; GRILLO, RENATO; ARENAS-LAGO, DANIEL; DARBHA, GOPALA KRISHNA; VIJVER, MARTINA G.; PEIJNENBURG, WILLIE J. G. M.. Interaction between a nano-formulation of atrazine and rhizosphere bacterial communities: atrazine degradation and bacterial community alterations. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE-NANO, v. 7, n. 11, p. 3372-3384, NOV 1 2020. (17/21004-5)

GRILLO, RENATO; FRACETO, LEONARDO F.; AMORIM, MONICA J. B.; SCOTT-FORDSMAND, JANECK JAMES; SCHOONJANS, REINHILDE; CHAUDHRY, QASIM. Ecotoxicological and regulatory aspects of environmental sustainability of nanopesticides. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, v. 404, n. A, FEB 15 2021. (17/21004-5)

DE OLIVEIRA, JHONES LUIZ; DE OLIVEIRA, THAYLA NESPOLA; SAVASSA, SUSILAINE MAIRA; DELLA VECHIA, JAQUELINE FRANCIOSI; SOARES DE MATOS, SIDNEIA TEREZINHA; DE ANDRADE, DANIEL JUNIOR; FRACETO, LEONARDO FERNANDES. Encapsulation of Beauveria bassiana in Polysaccharide-Based Microparticles: A Promising Carrier System for Biological Control Applications. ACS AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, v. 3, n. 9, p. 10-pg., 2023-09-06. (17/21004-5, 19/22360-5)

SOUSA, BRUNO TEIXEIRA; SANTO PEREIRA, ANDERSON DO ESPIRITO; FRACETO, LEONARDO FERNANDES; DE OLIVEIRA, HALLEY CAIXETA; DALAZEN, GILIARDI. Effectiveness of nanoatrazine in post-emergent control of the tolerant weed Digitaria insularis. JOURNAL OF PLANT PROTECTION RESEARCH, v. 60, n. 2, p. 8-pg., 2020-01-01. (17/21004-5)

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