Scientist
Objective: a. To develop process for pilot scale production of “Si-Bps-Has” biogenic silica-botanical pesticides b. To study the physical properties, chemical composition of Si-Bps-Has -botanical pesticides. c. To study the transport phenomena and release mechanisms of biogenic silica-botanical pesticides capsules in selected pest/crops. d. To study the actual toxicological mechanisms/mode of action/behavioral response of biogenic silicabotanical pesticides on agricultural/store grain pests. e. To study the environmental fate of biogenic silica-botanical pesticides in Air / soil/ Water/Crops