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Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) have been at the forefront of nanotechnology due to their unique structural and functional properties. Herein, a pH-responsive bimetallic dual-pesticide nanocomposite based on a zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF) and RNA interference technology was constructed for synergistic control of grey mold. The Zn/Co ZIF nanocarrier was prepared by competitive coordination of Zn2+ and Co2+ with 2-methylimidazole. The chemical fungicide fluazinam (Flu) and a biological pesticide siRNA were simultaneously encapsulated into nanoparticles (NPs). The NPs had a rhombic dodecahedral structure and a hydrated particle size of 806.9 ± 21.3 nm. The loading rate of Flu was 36.12 %, and it achieved an excellent acid-responsive release, with a cumulative release of 89.6 % at 72 h. The NPs demonstrated good adhesion properties and were adsorbed and translocated in pathogenic fungi and crops, thus providing high efficacy of the non-systemic fungicides. Due to the protection from the nanocarriers, the stability of Flu and siRNA in the nanoparticles significantly improved compared to a commercial formulation. The fungicidal activity of the NPs on Botrytis cinerea (B. cinerea) was concentration-dependent and showed good synergistic effects due to different mechanisms of action of the chemical and biological pesticides of the NPs. The NPs promoted crop growth by providing trace bimetallic elements and exhibited excellent biosafety. This study provides an upgrade from the traditional pesticides in agricultural production and is of great significance for the sustainable development of agriculture. © 2025 Elsevier Ltd
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Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering
ISSN: 2213-3437
Year: 2025
Issue: 2
Volume: 13
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JCR@2022
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