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Nano-based Agrochemicals Developed in DPRK
Pyongyang, January 11 (KCNA) -- The Agricultural Nano Technology Institute of the Academy of Agricultural Science of the DPRK has developed various kinds of nano-based agrochemicals.

The newly-developed nano germicide gives strong sterilizing effect on pathogens hindering the growth of paddy rice. Technology for producing the germicide at factories has already been developed.

The nano bio-growth stimulant helps speed up germination of rice seeds and early growth of rice seedlings and promote tillering.

The nano bio-growth promoter produces a good effect on the growth of paddy rice by absorbing the far infrared rays in the water and changing its physicochemical quality.

The institute also developed nano photosynthetic accelerant, nano microelement compound and other nano-based functional agrochemicals, according to Choe Song Ryong, director of the Institute.

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