pH-responsive zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 nanoparticles for encapsulating prochloraz to enhance efficacy in controlling strawberry anthracnose.

Key Points

• This research investigates the use of pH-responsive zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 nanoparticles to enhance the delivery of prochloraz for better control of anthracnose in strawberries.
• Developed pH-responsive zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 nanoparticles.
• Encapsulated prochloraz within these nanoparticles.
• Evaluated the efficacy of the nanoparticles against strawberry anthracnose.
• Pro@ZIF-8 nanoparticles improved the effectiveness of prochloraz.
• The system shows potential as a smart fungicide delivery method for strawberries.