Evidence of copper (nano)formulation biotransformations triggered by Botrytis cinerea on grapevine leaves for targeted plant protection

Environmental Science Nano 2026 Open access

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Authors: Diana Salvador, Sónia M. Rodrigues, Artur Alves, Cátia Fidalgo, Sandra Rodrigues, Hiram Castillo-Michel, Astrid Avellan
DOI: 10.1039/d5en01102g
Cited by: 1
References: 59

Abstract

, with all the taken-up Cu found on and/or within exposed leaves. This work suggests that these approaches could lead to more efficient plant protection strategies by (i) increasing leaf affinity of Cu-based compounds, while (ii) triggering ionic Cu release thanks to a pathogen-triggered dissolution.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications Plant-Microbe Interactions and Immunity Plant Stress Responses and Tolerance

Publication details

Journal / source
Environmental Science Nano
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
13
Issue
3
Pages
1485–1498
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN