The digital outlet Núcleo Rural recently featured the article “Chilean agriculture adapts to climate change with nanotechnology”, which covers an innovative project led by Dr. Gustavo Zúñiga, researcher at CEDENNA and academic at the Universidad de Santiago de Chile (USACH).
This project seeks to take advantage of the properties of native plants such as maqui and the boldo to develop nanoparticles with unique applications. Among their benefits is the effective control of crop pests, a key solution to face agricultural challenges in the context of climate change.
The plants used in the study are grown in preservation jars under controlled conditions. This method preserves the effectiveness of their compounds even under adverse conditions, ensuring consistent and reliable results.
In addition, the nanoparticles developed are small enough to cross molecular barriers, making them pesticides with low environmental impact. This technology represents a significant step towards more sustainable and environmentally friendly agriculture.
Read the full article at the following link!
https://nucleorural.com/ciencia-a-tu-alcance/la-agricultura-chilena-se-adapta-al-cambio-climatico-con-nanotecnologia-nid-11492
