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Functionalization of a nanostructured hydroxyapatite with Cu(II) compounds as a pesticide: in situ transmission electron microscopy and environmental scanning electron microscopy observations of treated Vitis vinifera L. leaves
Author(s) -
Battiston Enrico,
Salvatici Maria C,
Lavacchi Alessandro,
Gatti Antonietta,
Di Marco Stefano,
Mugnai Laura
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
pest management science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.296
H-Index - 125
eISSN - 1526-4998
pISSN - 1526-498X
DOI - 10.1002/ps.4892
Subject(s) - dynamic light scattering , transmission electron microscopy , scanning electron microscope , environmental scanning electron microscope , biocompatibility , nanoparticle , materials science , chemical engineering , particle (ecology) , microscopy , chemistry , nanotechnology , nuclear chemistry , organic chemistry , biology , ecology , engineering , composite material , physics , optics
There is a continuing need for innovative tool for pest management. This article presents a first study on the application of a synthetic hydroxyapatite as biocompatible material to enhance the in planta delivery of Cu(II) ions for plant protection purposes.