Nanoctl: sustainable nanotechnology for rice blast management
NanoCTL is a biodegradable, multipest crop protection solution using nanocarrier systems to enhance stability and efficacy of natural bioactives against rice blast and other pests, aligning with climate-smart agriculture practices.
Overview
NanoCTL presents a groundbreaking approach to sustainable agriculture by harnessing nanotechnology to combat rice blast, a major threat to global rice production. This innovative platform utilizes biodegradable lipidic nanocarriers to encapsulate and stabilize a complex mixture of bioactive compounds, including botanical extracts and essential oils. NanoCTL offers a multipest action, targeting fungi, bacteria, and pests simultaneously while reducing dependency on chemical fungicides. This aligns with the global demand for eco-friendly agricultural inputs, supporting climate-smart practices and boosting productivity and sustainability for rice farmers.
Technical specifications
Key features:
- Biodegradable lipidic nanocarriers: Protect active ingredients from environmental degradation caused by UV, temperature, and pH changes, ensuring sustained release and improved efficacy.
- Natural bioactives: Includes botanical extracts, essential oils, and biocompounds known for antifungal and antimicrobial properties.
- Multipest action: Targets a range of pests, including fungi, bacteria, and other harmful organisms, with a single solution.
- Scalable and cost-effective: Designed to be easily integrated into existing farming practices, offering a cost-effective alternative to chemical fungicides.
Technology readiness level
NanoCTL is currently at Technology Readiness Level 3, with initial lab tests focusing on antifungal effects and effective dosages. Greenhouse and field trials are planned to further assess its preventive and curative applications, environmental safety, and overall efficacy in real-world conditions.
About B.nano Soluções Tecnológicas LTDA
B.nano Soluções Tecnológicas LTDA is an agricultural technology company specialized in micro and nanotecnology solutions for the agribusiness sector. The company develops high-performance, sustainable nanoformulations, including biostimulants, herbicides, insecticides, acaricides, and fungicides. Their proprietary platform utilizes biodegradable polymeric matrices to encapsulate active ingredients, allowing for controlled release and localized application. By leveraging this nanotechnology, B.nano aims to enhance the efficacy of agricultural inputs while significantly reducing the concentration of chemical agents and minimizing environmental impact. The company operates research laboratories equipped for P&D, characterization, and analytical services in micro and nanotecnology, providing co-development services to assist industry partners in accelerating product innovation.
These solutions are designed to address critical challenges in modern agriculture, such as the need for more efficient pest management and increased crop productivity through sustainable practices. By transforming industrial residues, such as lignin, into innovative agricultural products, B.nano supports the principles of a circular economy. The company's technology has demonstrated potential in field tests, showing increased productivity and efficacy compared to conventional market alternatives. B.nano serves as a research-intensive startup, having received significant funding from the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) to advance its technological developments and field validation. Its founders, recognized for their research contributions, maintain strong links with academic institutions, facilitating the transfer and commercialization of advanced agricultural technologies.
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