The digital media Núcleo Rural recently highlighted the article "Chilean agriculture adapts to climate change with nanotechnology", which addresses an innovative project led by Dr. Gustavo Zúñiga, researcher at CEDENNA and academic at the University of Santiago de Chile (USACH).
This project seeks to take advantage of the properties of native plants such as maqui and boldo to develop nanoparticles with unique applications. Among its benefits is the effective control of pests in crops, a key solution to face agricultural challenges in the context of climate change.
The plants used in the study are grown in storage jars under controlled conditions. This method allows the efficacy of their compounds to be preserved even under adverse conditions, ensuring consistent and reliable results.
Furthermore, 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.
Check out 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
