Development and application of a novel suspension concentrate for seed coating of rice for controlling bakanae disease and seedling rot disease.

The main rice planting areas in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River are primarily affected by two types of rice seedling diseases: bakanae disease and seedling rot disease. These diseases lead to considerable losses. Seed coating technology effectively protects rice from these diseases and mitigates environmental pollution.

Soaking Promoted Maize Growth by Altering Rhizosphere Microbiomes and Associated Functional Genes.

is a Gram-negative bacterium, which dissolves minerals, produces growth hormones, promotes root growth, and protects plants from different soil-borne pathogens. In the present study, roots, stalks, and fresh weight of maize ( L.) were significantly increased after soaking in compared with the control.

Fabrication of magnetic-responsive controlled-release herbicide by a palygorskite-based nanocomposite.

In this work, a type of magnetic-responsive controlled-release herbicide (MCRH) was developed using a nanocomposite including palygorskite (Pal), ferroferric oxide (FeO), glyphosate (Gly), and amino silicon oil (ASO). In this system, Pal with the structure of micro/nanonetworks can bind a large quantity of Gly and FeO. The movement of FeO particles can be driven by a magnetic field to ensure the controlled release of pesticides.