03857nas a2200409 a 4500 20260818085123.0 260114s20249999th u ms t 000 eng d .b12470053 AIT Thesis no.ISE-24-15 Pathak, Jyotirmoy Controlled release of carbendazim in Cu-based MOF against rice blast management under a controlled environment Pathum Thani : Asian Institute of Technology, 2024 150 leaves : ill.+ 1 online resource Thesis ; no. ISE-24-15 A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Bio-Nano Material Science and Engineering Thesis (M. Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2024 In order to fulfill both the quantity and quality needs for food on a worldwide scale, agrochemicals including fertilizers, insecticides, and growth hormones are essential. However, their persistent, indiscriminate use puts the environment, human health, and the viability of the economy in serious danger. Researchers are investigating novel delivery techniques based on "Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs)3 to solve these challenges and advance sustainable agriculture. Metal-organic frameworks, specifically copper-based MOFs like HKUST-1, have recently garnered increased attention for their potential applications in agriculture. CuSO4 and other copper salts are already recognized as effective fungicides and vital plant nutrition. Copper is a fascinating option for agricultural advances because of its dual nature. In this study, a straightforward one-step method was developed to create HKUST-1 utilizing basic copper carbonate (BCC), a naturally occurring substance present in rocks including malachite and azurite, and a ligand called trimesic acid (1,3,5-benzentricarboxylic acid). A guest species was added which is known as carbendazim to the MOF structure during the synthesis. The generated carbendazim@HKUST-1 composite was used to treat seeds in order to determine how it affects the vigor index and germination percentage. Toxicology tests were also carried out to guarantee the security of this innovative delivery mechanism. Additionally, the assessments were done to check how well carbendazim@HKUST-1 prevents rice blast, a prevalent disease that affects rice plants. In order to evaluate it, its inhibition rate was contrasted with that of commercially available carbendazim. Additionally, some morphological and physiological parameters were analyzed to determine their statistical differences among each treatment.In order to improve agricultural sustainability, this study intends to maximize the potential of MOFs like HKUST-1, offering a viable route for safer and more effective pesticide delivery methods. Metal-organic frameworks Microencapsulation Plant diseases Management Ricco, Raffaele, Chairperson Suriyan Cha-um, Co-Chairperson Bora, Tanujjal, Examination Committee AIT Scholarship, Scholarship Donor Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. ISE-24-15 Full-Text http://203.159.5.9/ait-thesis/detail.php?q=B23351 .b12470053 mnarc a 260127 0 260121 m h a 0 mnarc mnarc 40 61 Barcode : 30050120422489 CREATED : 2026-01-14 RECORD # : i13565989 LPATRON : 0 LCHKIN : - # RENEWALS : 0 # OVERDUE : 0 IUSE3 : 0 TOT CHKOUT : 0 TOT RENEW : 0 Barcode : - CREATED : 2026-01-14 RECORD # : i13565990 LPATRON : 0 LCHKIN : - # RENEWALS : 0 # OVERDUE : 0 IUSE3 : 0 TOT CHKOUT : 0 TOT RENEW : 0 23198 23198 0 0 0 0 MAIN MAIN mnarc 2026-08-18 0 AIT Thesis no.ISE-24-15 30050120422489 2026-08-18 08:51:23 1 2026-08-18 40 0 0 0 0 MAIN MAIN mnarc 2026-08-18 0 AIT Thesis no.ISE-24-15 2026-08-18 08:51:23 1 2026-08-18 61