➀ According to a recent study, UNSW scientists are investigating nanomedicine to develop more affordable and environmentally friendly agrichemicals.

➁ Dr. Cong Vu, from the School of Chemistry at UNSW, realized that the nanoparticles created for delivering medications to cancer cells could also be used to encapsulate pesticides for farmers.

➂ Dr. Vu founded NanoSoils Bio to develop more affordable nano-agrochemicals using knowledge from nanomedicine.

➀ Researchers from SMART DiSTAP have developed a groundbreaking near-infrared (NIR) fluorescent nanosensor for real-time iron detection in plants;

➁ The sensor can differentiate between Fe(II) and Fe(III) and monitor iron uptake and transport in real-time;

➂ This technology could lead to more sustainable agriculture and improved crop health.

➀ A recent study investigates the use of graphene oxide (GO) as a seed coating to enhance maize seedling growth;

➁ The study found that GO seed coatings significantly improved maize seedling growth, with notable increases in root length;

➂ The findings suggest potential applications in agriculture, particularly in suboptimal growing conditions.

➀ IG Drones, founded in 2018 by Om Prakash and Bodhisattwa Sanghapriya, specializes in defense, industrial, agricultural, and skilling applications.

➁ The company's products include the Jaga for industrial surveillance, the Kisan for agricultural spraying, and the Delta 400 and Skyhawk VTOL for defense purposes.

➂ IG Drones also offers anti-drone systems and is increasing R&D efforts to develop medium- and high-altitude drones and unmanned surface vehicles.