Effect of a nitrogenous nanocomposite on leaching and N content in lettuce in soil columns.

Nanofertilizers could promote nutrient efficiency with slow release compared to conventional fertilizers (CF). Most of the applied nitrogen is lost on the soil by leaching, due to the rapid release behavior of CF. Clays can function as a nanosized porous structure to retain and slowly release nutrients.

Evaluation of Ethanol Extract of Lam. as Acaricide against Hirst (Trombidiformes: Tetranychidae).

Tetranychidae family is a major group of mites causing serious damage in agricultural, vegetable and ornamental crops. Avocado bronze mite (ABM), Hirst (Acari: Tetranychidae) causes major crop damage, defoliation and fruit abortion. At present, the control of this mite depends mainly on agrochemicals.

Bioacaricidal Potential of Ethanol Extract for Boudreaux (Acari: Tetranychidae) Control.

The Tetranychidae family includes mites causing severe damage to agricultural fields. The red spider mite, Boudreaux (Acari: Tetranychidae), causes severe damage to several plant species grown as cash crops. Current red spider mite control depends mainly on chemical insecticides.