Eco‐friendly biomolecule‐nanomaterial hybrids as next‐generation agrochemicals for topical delivery
Peng Li,
Yun Huang,
Changkui Fu,
Shang Xu Jiang,
Wei Peng,
Yi Jia,
Hong Peng,
Ping Zhang,
Narelle Manzie,
Neena Mitter,
Zhi Ping Xu
Affiliations
Peng Li
Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland Brisbane Queensland Australia
Yun Huang
Australian National Fabrication Facility‐Queensland Node Brisbane Queensland Australia
Changkui Fu
Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland Brisbane Queensland Australia
Shang Xu Jiang
Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland Brisbane Queensland Australia
Wei Peng
Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland Brisbane Queensland Australia
Yi Jia
School of Environment and Science, Queensland Micro‐ and Nanotechnology Centre Griffith University Brisbane Queensland Australia
Hong Peng
School of Chemical Engineering The University of Queensland Brisbane Queensland Australia
Ping Zhang
Key Laboratory of Poyang Lake Environment and Resource Utilization, Ministry of Education, School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering Nanchang University Nanchang Jiangxi China
Narelle Manzie
Queensland Alliance of Agriculture and Food Innovation The University of Queensland Brisbane Queensland Australia
Neena Mitter
Queensland Alliance of Agriculture and Food Innovation The University of Queensland Brisbane Queensland Australia
Zhi Ping Xu
Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland Brisbane Queensland Australia
Abstract The agrochemical is often applied to enhance the agricultural production. Nanotechnology has advanced agricultural biotechnology in the new “agri‐tech revolution.” Eco‐friendly nanoparticles as carriers can essentially actualize the application of biomolecules as sustainable agrochemicals to increase their biological performance and reduce deterioration of the ecosystem. Particularly, these nanocarrier‐biomolecule hybrids will be ideal for topical applications to enhance the crop yield and quality. This review summarizes the current efforts in developing nanoparticles as carriers of biomolecules for topical delivery. First, the applicable biomolecules for plant growth regulation and the pathogen control are briefly introduced. The criteria and strategies for research and industrial development of nanocarrier‐biomolecule hybrids are then proposed, which better involves both researchers and manufacturers in the beginning for an efficient R&D process. The review further discusses several typical nanoparticle‐biomolecule hybrids as the candidates of next‐generation agrochemicals with advanced scientific merits and high perspectives of industrialization as the conclusion.
