The impact of nano-silica carrier particle size on the translocation and metabolism of acetamiprid in tea plants

Key Points

• Translocation of acetamiprid is influenced significantly by the particle size of nano-silica.
• Smaller nano-silica particles enhance acetamiprid uptake in tea plants, improving its metabolism and effectiveness.
• Assessment using various particle sizes of nano-silica demonstrates differing metabolic rates of acetamiprid in tea plants.
• Findings suggest that optimizing nano-silica carrier size may enhance pesticide efficacy in agricultural practices.