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Evaluating the Potential of Nano-Based Herbicides in the Control of Invasive Weed Species
Ebenezer Adukpo, Benjamin Yennuna Konyannik, Nathaniel Kwawu, Pius Yao Adenyo, Elvis Vitorsu, Bright Agbolosu, Hope Mensah Adeti, Godwin Mensah, Ernest Kwesi Aboagye, Adelaide Dorothy Esenam Agordo
26 November 2025 · Vol. 1, Issue 5, pp. 109-122
DOI: 10.65150/EP-jnsrr/V1E5/2025-04
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Invasive weed species pose a significant threat to global agriculture, contributing to substantial yield losses, ecological disruption, and economic burdens. Conventional herbicide use, though central to weed management, is increasingly constrained by herbicide resistance, environmental contamination, and non-target toxicity.
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- 26 November 2025
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- Vol. 1, Issue 5, pp. 109-122
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- 3051-3766 (online) · 3051-3758 (print)
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- CC BY 4.0 — free to read and reuse with attribution
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- EP Journals Group
Abstract
Invasive weed species pose a significant threat to global agriculture, contributing to substantial yield losses, ecological disruption, and economic burdens. Conventional herbicide use, though central to weed management, is increasingly constrained by herbicide resistance, environmental contamination, and non-target toxicity. Nano-based herbicides (nanoherbicides) have emerged as a promising alternative, offering controlled release, enhanced foliar adhesion, and improved bioavailability of active ingredients. This review critically evaluates the development, synthesis, and encapsulation strategies of nanoherbicides, highlighting their novel modes of action, comparative efficacy against invasive weeds, and potential to reduce chemical loads while maintaining crop safety. Case studies demonstrate improved performance of nanoformulations at reduced application rates, sustained field activity, and decreased risk of resistance development. However, uncertainties remain regarding their long-term environmental fate, potential toxicity to non-target organisms, and the absence of nanoparticle-specific regulatory frameworks. Future prospects lie in the design of biodegradable nanocarriers, integration with precision agriculture, genome-targeted delivery systems, and multifunctional nano-formulations combining weed control with nutrient management. The adoption of nanoherbicides, guided by robust risk assessment and interdisciplinary research, could provide a transformative pathway toward sustainable and resilient weed management in modern agriculture.
Keywords: biodegradable nanocarriers, environmental safety, herbicide resistance, invasive weed species, nanoherbicides, precision agriculture, sustainable agriculture
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Ebenezer Adukpo, Benjamin Yennuna Konyannik, Nathaniel Kwawu, Pius Yao Adenyo, Elvis Vitorsu, Bright Agbolosu, Hope Mensah Adeti, Godwin Mensah, Ernest Kwesi Aboagye, & Adelaide Dorothy Esenam Agordo (2025). Evaluating the Potential of Nano-Based Herbicides in the Control of Invasive Weed Species. Journal of Natural Science Research and Review, 1(5), 109-122. https://doi.org/10.65150/EP-jnsrr/V1E5/2025-04
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title = {Evaluating the Potential of Nano-Based Herbicides in the Control of Invasive Weed Species},
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Ebenezer Adukpo, Benjamin Yennuna Konyannik, Nathaniel Kwawu, Pius Yao Adenyo, Elvis Vitorsu, Bright Agbolosu, Hope Mensah Adeti, Godwin Mensah, Ernest Kwesi Aboagye, Adelaide Dorothy Esenam Agordo.
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In Journal of Natural Science Research and Review, Volume 1, Issue 5, pages 109-122, published by EP Journals Group on 26 November 2025.
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10.65150/EP-jnsrr/V1E5/2025-04 (https://doi.org/10.65150/EP-jnsrr/V1E5/2025-04).
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APA: Ebenezer Adukpo, Benjamin Yennuna Konyannik, Nathaniel Kwawu, Pius Yao Adenyo, Elvis Vitorsu, Bright Agbolosu, Hope Mensah Adeti, Godwin Mensah, Ernest Kwesi Aboagye, & Adelaide Dorothy Esenam Agordo (2025). Evaluating the Potential of Nano-Based Herbicides in the Control of Invasive Weed Species. Journal of Natural Science Research and Review, 1(5), 109-122. https://doi.org/10.65150/EP-jnsrr/V1E5/2025-04
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