01386nas a2200121   4500008004100000245007300041210006900114260001300183300001000196520093100206100002601137856010101163       2019                        eng d00aNanobiopesticide perspectives for protection and nutrition of plants0 aNanobiopesticide perspectives for protection and nutrition of pl  bElsevier  a47-683 aPresently, the actual utilization of pesticides on the target is < 0.1% due to spray drift, rainwater leaching, etc., which makes pesticide usage inefficient. Therefore, in the agriculture scenario, the use of nanobiopesticides for ease of application, targeted delivery and a reduction in the load of pesticides, and protection of microbial diversity is holding significant promise. The nanomaterials in sensors and biosensors help in miniaturization, the real-time measurement of more variables present in low quantities, and early detection of pests and pathogens. The metal and metal oxide nanoparticles play significant roles in biopesticide degradation. However, one has to address issues related to associated risks to crop health, soil microbial diversity, and mankind due to such nano-based products. Accordingly, formulation of regulatory guidelines for their use also becomes an important component of the strategy.1 aDeshpande, Mukund, V.  uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/nanobiopesticide-perspectives-protection-and-nutrition-plants