02290nas a2200205   4500008004100000245011900041210006900160260000800229300001200237490000800249520153200257100002101789700002401810700002701834700002201861700002401883700002501907700002001932856013201952       2016                        eng d00aBudding trends in integrated pest management using advanced micro- and nano-materials: challenges and perspectives0 aBudding trends in integrated pest management using advanced micr  cDEC  a157-1690 v1843 aOne of the most vital supports to sustain human life on the planet earth is the agriculture system that has been constantly challenged in terms of yield. Crop losses due to insect pest attack even after excessive use of chemical pesticides, are major concerns for humanity and environment protection. By the virtue of unique properties possessed by micro and nano-structures, their implementation in Agri-biotechnology is largely anticipated. Hence, traditional pest management strategies are now forestalling the potential of micro and nanotechnology as an effective and viable approach to alleviate problems pertaining to pest control. These technological innovations hold promise to contribute enhanced productivity by providing novel agrochemical agents and delivery systems. Application of these systems engages to achieve: i) control release of agrochemicals, ii) site-targeted delivery of active ingredients to manage specific pests, iii) reduced pesticide use, iv) detection of chemical residues, v) pesticide degradation, vi) nucleic acid delivery and vii) to mitigate post-harvest damage. Applications of micro and nano-technology are still marginal owing to the perception of low economic returns, stringent regulatory issues involving safety assessment and public awareness over their uses. In this review, we highlight the potential application of micro and nano-materials with a major focus on effective pest management strategies including safe handling of pesticides. (C) 2016 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.1 aKhandelwal, Neha1 aBarbole, Ranjit, S.1 aBanerjee, Shashwat, S.1 aChate, Govind, P.1 aBiradar, Ankush, V.1 aKhandare, Jayant, J.1 aGiri, Ashok, P.  uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/budding-trends-integrated-pest-management-using-advanced-micro-and-nano-materials-challenges