The role of nanotechnology in the fortification of plant nutrients and improvement of crop production

EE Elemike, IM Uzoh, DC Onwudiwe, OO Babalola - Applied Sciences, 2019 - mdpi.com
Nutrient deficiency in food crops is seriously affecting human health, especially those in the
rural areas, and nanotechnology may become the most sustainable approach to alleviating …

Global trends in use of nano-fertilizers for crop production: Advantages and constraints–A review

N Kumar, SR Samota, K Venkatesh… - Soil and Tillage Research, 2023 - Elsevier
There is no question that the enormous increase in world food production is a direct result of
greater use of inorganic fertilizers. However, a number of research studies indicate that the …

The potential of nanomaterials for sustainable modern agriculture: present findings and future perspectives

MA Farooq, F Hannan, F Islam, A Ayyaz… - Environmental …, 2022 - pubs.rsc.org
Nanotechnology has received attention in the recent decade due to a plethora of
advantages over conventional agriculture techniques, in terms of improved effectiveness …

Advancements of nanotechnologies in crop promotion and soil fertility: Benefits, life cycle assessment, and legislation policies

SA Younis, KH Kim, SM Shaheen, V Antoniadis… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2021 - Elsevier
Increasing agricultural production has become one of the key components to bridge the gap
between securing food resources and sustainable development goals (SDGs), namely, no …

Nanofertilizers: A review on synthesis and impact of their use on crop yield and environment

B Toksha, VAM Sonawale, A Vanarase… - … Technology & Innovation, 2021 - Elsevier
The largest and oldest agricultural industry at present is facing multifold problems. There are
expectations of the ever-increasing food and grains stipulate due to the rising universal …

Potential applications of nanobiotechnology in plant nutrition and protection for sustainable agriculture

VD Rajput, A Singh, TM Minkina… - … in plant growth …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Global food security is a major concerning issue nowadays and has drawn great attention
from the scientific community and policy‐makers to enhance crop productivity while reducing …

Nano-biofertilizers: Harnessing dual benefits of nano-nutrient and bio-fertilizers for enhanced nutrient use efficiency and sustainable productivity

A Kalia, H Kaur - Nanoscience for sustainable agriculture, 2019 - Springer
Nanotechnology has introgressed to several disciplines of science and technology besides
recent applications for improving the crop production and environmental sanctity of the …

Nano-fertilizers: A sustainable technology for improving crop nutrition and food security

AM Jakhar, I Aziz, AR Kaleri, M Hasnain, G Haider… - NanoImpact, 2022 - Elsevier
Excessive use of synthetic fertilizers cause economic burdens, increasing soil, water and
atmospheric pollution. Nano-fertilizers have shown great potential for their sustainable uses …

Recent trends in nano-fertilizers for sustainable agriculture under climate change for global food security

KK Verma, XP Song, A Joshi, DD Tian, VD Rajput… - Nanomaterials, 2022 - mdpi.com
Nano-fertilizers (NFs) significantly improve soil quality and plant growth performance and
enhance crop production with quality fruits/grains. The management of macro-micronutrients …

A comprehensive overview of nanotechnology in sustainable agriculture

S Arora, G Murmu, K Mukherjee, S Saha… - Journal of Biotechnology, 2022 - Elsevier
Plant nutrition is crucial in crop productivity and providing food security to the ever-
expanding population. Application of chemical/biological fertilizers and pesticides are the …