Can commonly-eaten food staple crops be developed that fortify their seeds with essential
minerals and vitamins? Can farmers be induced to grow such varieties? If so, would this …

The widespread use of fertilizers is a result of the increased global demand for food. The
commonly used chemical fertilizers may increase plant growth and output, but they have …

Modern agricultural practices are relying excessively upon the use of synthetic fertilizers to
supply essential nutrients to promote crop productivity. Though useful in the short term, their …

Micronutrients malnutrition is of great public health importance in several parts of the world,
especially the developing and underdeveloped countries. It has been estimated that about 2 …

The application of nano-fertilizers (NFs) is an emerging research field in agriculture. These
are materials in the size range of 1–100 nm that support the nutrition of the plants. It is a …

The microflora of the soil is adversely affected by chemical fertilizers. Excessive use of
chemical fertilizers has increased crop yield dramatically at the cost of soil vigor. The pH of …

Because of the limitation in arable lands and water resources, the development of
agriculture sector is only possible by increasing of resources use efficiency with the …

This study evaluated the effects of ZnO nanoparticles (NP) or Zn salt amendment on
sorghum yield, macronutrient use efficiency, and grain Zn-enrichment. Amendments were …

Over the past years, alterations in the environment have had an adverse impact on the
global agricultural system, leading to difficulties in plant growth, physiology, and productivity …

Meeting global demand of safe and healthy food for the ever-increasing population now and
into the future is currently a crucial challenge. Increasing crop production by preserving …